US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Silber Road

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107597

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152,397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Silber Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Silber Road 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 152,397 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 238,820 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSilber Road
Location0.90 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78448, -95.46806
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,397 (2022)
Projected traffic238,820 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 WB over Silber Road built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over Silber Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Silber Road carry?

About 152,397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Silber Road?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Silber Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.