US Bridges

Firestone RD over IH 10

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of US 67/FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860044107086

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firestone RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firestone 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 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFirestone RD
CrossesIH 10
Location2.3 MI W of US 67/FM 1776
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90558, -103.09385
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic142 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Firestone RD over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is Firestone RD over IH 10 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Firestone RD over IH 10 carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Firestone RD over IH 10?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Firestone RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.