US Bridges

IH 10 WB over US 90 Bus

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 201810002814102

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,118
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over US 90 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over US 90 Bus in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,118 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,940 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUS 90 Bus
Location0.95 MI E of US 87
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11869, -93.73143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,118 (2020)
Projected traffic31,940 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over US 90 Bus built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 10 WB over US 90 Bus in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over US 90 Bus carry?

About 34,118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over US 90 Bus?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over US 90 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.