US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Bwy 8 FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.9 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027107598

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
492 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
141,891
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Bwy 8 FR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 WB over Bwy 8 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 141,891 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275,000 by 2035. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 127 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesBwy 8 FR
Location4.9 MI E of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78479, -95.56309
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,891 (2019)
Projected traffic275,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 10 WB over Bwy 8 FR built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over Bwy 8 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Bwy 8 FR carry?

About 141,891 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Bwy 8 FR?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Bwy 8 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.