US Bridges

IH10 WB - IH610 SB over IH 10

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107578

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,681 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 WB - IH610 SB over IH 10 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH10 WB - IH610 SB over IH 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2038. The structure is 1,681 ft (512.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH10 WB - IH610 SB
CrossesIH 10
Location0.00 MI E of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77992, -95.4511
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,681 ft (512.4 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2018)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB - IH610 SB over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is IH10 WB - IH610 SB over IH 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 WB - IH610 SB over IH 10 carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH10 WB - IH610 SB over IH 10?

The structure is 1,681 ft (512.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 WB - IH610 SB over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.