US Bridges

Riley / Braden RD over IH 10

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 4.8 MI W of US 67/FM1776 · Structure no. 061860044107081

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley / Braden RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riley / Braden RD over IH 10 in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRiley / Braden RD
CrossesIH 10
Location4.8 MI W of US 67/FM1776
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91283, -103.13516
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Riley / Braden RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley / Braden RD 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 Riley / Braden RD over IH 10 carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riley / Braden RD over IH 10?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Riley / Braden RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.