US Bridges

IH 10 WB / Bw 8 NB over IH 10 WB FR & Bw 8 NB FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.90 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027107594

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
4,297 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB / Bw 8 NB over IH 10 WB FR & Bw 8 NB FR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 WB / Bw 8 NB over IH 10 WB FR & Bw 8 NB FR 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, projected to reach 27,500 by 2036. The structure is 4,297 ft (1,309.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB / Bw 8 NB
CrossesIH 10 WB FR & Bw 8 NB FR
Location4.90 MI E of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78559, -95.5624
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans9 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,297 ft (1,309.7 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2016)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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 NB over IH 10 WB FR & Bw 8 NB FR built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB / Bw 8 NB over IH 10 WB FR & Bw 8 NB FR 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 NB over IH 10 WB FR & Bw 8 NB FR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

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

The structure is 4,297 ft (1,309.7 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB / Bw 8 NB over IH 10 WB FR & Bw 8 NB FR?

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