US Bridges

IH 10 EB over N Kirkwood RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020027107606

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168,687
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over N Kirkwood RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over N Kirkwood RD 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 168,687 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,540 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 138 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesN Kirkwood RD
Location1.6 MI W of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78449, -95.59028
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168,687 (2023)
Projected traffic138,540 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 EB over N Kirkwood RD built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over N Kirkwood RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over N Kirkwood RD carry?

About 168,687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over N Kirkwood RD?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over N Kirkwood RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.