US Bridges

IH 10 Wbml over Brazos River

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 7.2 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 122370027104779

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
955 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbml over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbml over Brazos River in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 58,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbml
CrossesBrazos River
Location7.2 MI E of SH 36
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77119, -96.03614
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length955 ft (291.1 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wbml over Brazos River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbml over Brazos 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbml over Brazos River carry?

About 58,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbml over Brazos River?

The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbml over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.