US Bridges

IH 10 WB over SH 6 FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · At JCT SH 6 and IH 10 · Structure no. 121020027107627

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over SH 6 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over SH 6 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 135,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,000 by 2034. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 127 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSH 6 FR
LocationAt JCT SH 6 and IH 10
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78507, -95.64476
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,300 (2023)
Projected traffic250,000 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
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 SH 6 FR built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over SH 6 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over SH 6 FR carry?

About 135,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over SH 6 FR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over SH 6 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.