US Bridges

IH 10 WB Off-Ramp over Katy-Fort Bend Rd.

Good

Harris County, Texas · 9.4 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027106585

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
441 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB Off-Ramp over Katy-Fort Bend Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB Off-Ramp 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2033. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB Off-Ramp
CrossesKaty-Fort Bend Rd.
Location9.4 MI W of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78568, -95.80239
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 WB Off-Ramp over Katy-Fort Bend Rd. built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB Off-Ramp 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 WB Off-Ramp over Katy-Fort Bend Rd. carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB Off-Ramp over Katy-Fort Bend Rd.?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB Off-Ramp over Katy-Fort Bend Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.