US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Mkt RR (removed)

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At IH 10 & IH 45 · Structure no. 121020027107316

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
638 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
106,082
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Mkt RR (removed) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Mkt RR (removed) in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 106,082 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,820 by 2033. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesMkt RR (removed)
LocationAt IH 10 & IH 45
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77604, -95.36945
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,082 (2023)
Projected traffic107,820 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Mkt RR (removed) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Mkt RR (removed) 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 IH 10 EB over Mkt RR (removed) carry?

About 106,082 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Mkt RR (removed)?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Mkt RR (removed)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.