US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Spring Branch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107532

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,430
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Spring Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,430 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesSpring Branch
Location2.0 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78459, -95.48636
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,430 (2015)
Projected traffic29,430 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

About 13,430 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Spring Branch?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.