US Bridges

IH 10 EB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 EB FR & Bw 8 SB FR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.90 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027107595

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,798 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,287
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 EB FR & Bw 8 SB FR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 EB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 EB FR & Bw 8 SB FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 36 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 38,287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,000 by 2036. The structure is 2,798 ft (852.8 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 EB / Bw 8 SB
CrossesIH 10 EB FR & Bw 8 SB FR
Location4.90 MI E of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78348, -95.56387
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,798 ft (852.8 m)
Longest span263 ft (80.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,287 (2023)
Projected traffic33,000 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 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 10 EB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 EB FR & Bw 8 SB FR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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

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

About 38,287 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 2,798 ft (852.8 m) long with a longest span of 263 ft (80.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB / Bw 8 SB over IH 10 EB FR & Bw 8 SB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.