US Bridges

IH 10 WB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 & Bw 8

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.9 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027107592

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,522 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 & Bw 8 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 WB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 & Bw 8 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2036. The structure is 1,522 ft (463.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB / Bw 8 SB
CrossesIH 10 & Bw 8
Location4.9 MI E of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7842, -95.56234
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,522 ft (463.9 m)
Longest span352 ft (107.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2016)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 WB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 & Bw 8 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 & Bw 8 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 & Bw 8 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 & Bw 8?

The structure is 1,522 ft (463.9 m) long with a longest span of 352 ft (107.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 & Bw 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.