US Bridges

IH 10 EB to SH 99 over IH 10 & SH 99

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At IH 10 & SH 99 · Structure no. 121020027106690

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,541 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB to SH 99 over IH 10 & SH 99 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 EB to SH 99 over IH 10 & SH 99 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB to SH 99
CrossesIH 10 & SH 99
LocationAt IH 10 & SH 99
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.785, -95.77997
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.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,541 ft (469.7 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 IH 10 EB to SH 99 over IH 10 & SH 99 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB to SH 99 over IH 10 & SH 99 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 EB to SH 99 over IH 10 & SH 99 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB to SH 99 over IH 10 & SH 99?

The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB to SH 99 over IH 10 & SH 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.