US Bridges

Westcott (sb) over IH 10

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107298

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,475
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westcott (sb) over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westcott (sb) over IH 10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 15,475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,040 by 2035. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestcott (sb)
CrossesIH 10
Location1.50 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77748, -95.42939
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,475 (2015)
Projected traffic23,040 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westcott (sb) over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westcott (sb) over IH 10 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Westcott (sb) over IH 10 carry?

About 15,475 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Westcott (sb) over IH 10?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Westcott (sb) over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.