US Bridges

IH10 WB to SH99 SB over SH 99 NB & IH10

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of Fry RD · Structure no. 121020027106661

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,503 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 WB to SH99 SB over SH 99 NB & IH10 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH10 WB to SH99 SB over SH 99 NB & IH10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,503 ft (458.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesIH10 WB to SH99 SB
CrossesSH 99 NB & IH10
Location2.9 MI W of Fry RD
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78514, -95.77655
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,503 ft (458.1 m)
Longest span295 ft (89.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2013)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 WB to SH99 SB over SH 99 NB & IH10 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10 WB to SH99 SB over SH 99 NB & IH10 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 WB to SH99 SB over SH 99 NB & IH10 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH10 WB to SH99 SB over SH 99 NB & IH10?

The structure is 1,503 ft (458.1 m) long with a longest span of 295 ft (89.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 WB to SH99 SB over SH 99 NB & IH10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.