US Bridges

IH 10 Hov over IH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At IH 45 Interchange · Structure no. 121020027107509

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
8,628 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,158
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Hov over IH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 Hov over IH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 3,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 8,628 ft (2,629.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 Hov
CrossesIH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc
LocationAt IH 45 Interchange
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7768, -95.38586
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans8 (+58 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length8,628 ft (2,629.8 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,158 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hov over IH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Hov over IH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Hov over IH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc carry?

About 3,158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Hov over IH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc?

The structure is 8,628 ft (2,629.8 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Hov over IH 45 SB H10 EB and Misc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.