US Bridges

IH 10EB to IH610SB over Silber Tunnel

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Harris County, Texas · IH10 / IH610 Interchange · Structure no. 121020027107579

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,438
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10EB to IH610SB over Silber Tunnel is a concrete slab carrying IH 10EB to IH610SB over Silber Tunnel 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 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 28,438 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,801 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 256 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10EB to IH610SB
CrossesSilber Tunnel
LocationIH10 / IH610 Interchange
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78007, -95.4556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width256 ft (77.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,438 (2016)
Projected traffic32,801 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 IH 10EB to IH610SB over Silber Tunnel built?

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

What condition is IH 10EB to IH610SB over Silber Tunnel 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10EB to IH610SB over Silber Tunnel carry?

About 28,438 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 10EB to IH610SB over Silber Tunnel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 256 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10EB to IH610SB over Silber Tunnel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.