US Bridges

IH10 EB - IH610 NB over I-10

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.00 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107575

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 EB - IH610 NB over I-10 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH10 EB - IH610 NB over I-10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 29,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,950 by 2038. The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH10 EB - IH610 NB
CrossesI-10
Location0.00 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78083, -95.45528
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,470 ft (448.1 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,250 (2019)
Projected traffic40,950 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 EB - IH610 NB over I-10 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10 EB - IH610 NB over I-10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH10 EB - IH610 NB over I-10 carry?

About 29,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH10 EB - IH610 NB over I-10?

The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 EB - IH610 NB over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.