US Bridges

FM 1053 over IH 10

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of SH 18 · Structure no. 061860014001316

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1053 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1053 over IH 10 in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,951 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1053
CrossesIH 10
Location0.6 MI E of SH 18
RouteState Highway 1053
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90721, -102.87472
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2012)
Projected traffic3,951 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1053 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1053 over IH 10 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1053 over IH 10 carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1053 over IH 10?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1053 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.