US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Katy-Fort Bend Rd.

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of SH 99 · Structure no. 121020027106584

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,495 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
39,469
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Katy-Fort Bend Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Katy-Fort Bend Rd. in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 39,469 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,280 by 2033. The structure is 2,495 ft (760.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesKaty-Fort Bend Rd.
Location1.50 MI W of SH 99
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78524, -95.80452
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans22
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,495 ft (760.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,469 (2019)
Projected traffic41,280 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Katy-Fort Bend Rd. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Katy-Fort Bend Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Katy-Fort Bend Rd. carry?

About 39,469 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Katy-Fort Bend Rd.?

The structure is 2,495 ft (760.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Katy-Fort Bend Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.