US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Spring Branch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107459

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ebfr over Spring Branch 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 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,800 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesSpring Branch
Location2.0 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78356, -95.48645
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2015)
Projected traffic22,800 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ebfr over Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr over Spring Branch 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 Ebfr over Spring Branch carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over Spring Branch?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.