US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Chimney Wirt Andsprng Br

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107446

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
822 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160,776
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Chimney Wirt Andsprng Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Chimney Wirt Andsprng Br in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 160,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,330 by 2035. The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesChimney Wirt Andsprng Br
Location1.9 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78431, -95.48639
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length822 ft (250.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160,776 (2019)
Projected traffic216,330 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Chimney Wirt Andsprng Br built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Chimney Wirt Andsprng Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Chimney Wirt Andsprng Br carry?

About 160,776 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Chimney Wirt Andsprng Br?

The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Chimney Wirt Andsprng Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.