US Bridges

IH 10 over US 90 Bus (simmons Dr)

Good

Orange County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 201810002814520

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over US 90 Bus (simmons Dr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over US 90 Bus (simmons Dr) in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,507 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,690 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesUS 90 Bus (simmons Dr)
Location1.0 MI E of US 87
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11855, -93.73144
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,507 (2022)
Projected traffic68,690 by 2042
Trucks35%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over US 90 Bus (simmons Dr) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over US 90 Bus (simmons Dr) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over US 90 Bus (simmons Dr) carry?

About 50,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over US 90 Bus (simmons Dr)?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over US 90 Bus (simmons Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.