US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Sabine River

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201810002814244

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,007 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,254
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Sabine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Sabine River in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 25,254 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,345 by 2042. The structure is 5,007 ft (1,526.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSabine River
Location2.40 MI E of SH 87
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12757, -93.70133
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+36 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,007 ft (1,526.1 m)
Longest span289 ft (88.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,254 (2022)
Projected traffic34,345 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Sabine River 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 Sabine River carry?

About 25,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Sabine River?

The structure is 5,007 ft (1,526.1 m) long with a longest span of 289 ft (88.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.