US Bridges

IH10 Exit Hamilton over Runnels ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 59 at Runnels ST · Structure no. 121020017711279

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
421 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 Exit Hamilton over Runnels ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 Exit Hamilton over Runnels ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,000 by 2030. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesIH10 Exit Hamilton
CrossesRunnels ST
LocationUS 59 at Runnels ST
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76136, -95.35057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2010)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 IH10 Exit Hamilton over Runnels ST built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10 Exit Hamilton over Runnels ST 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 IH10 Exit Hamilton over Runnels ST carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is IH10 Exit Hamilton over Runnels ST?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 Exit Hamilton over Runnels ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.