US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Adams Bayou

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of SH 87 · Structure no. 201810002814107

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
26,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Adams Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Adams Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 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 6 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 26,379 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,270 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesAdams Bayou
Location1.10 MI W of SH 87
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12161, -93.76691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,379 (2022)
Projected traffic33,270 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Adams Bayou built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Adams Bayou 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 Adams Bayou carry?

About 26,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Adams Bayou?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Adams Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.