US Bridges

IH10 Hov/Toll Ramp over Metro Park and Ride Row

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027107636

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
259,457
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH10 Hov/Toll Ramp over Metro Park and Ride Row is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 Hov/Toll Ramp over Metro Park and Ride Row 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 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 259,457 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 316,538 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH10 Hov/Toll Ramp
CrossesMetro Park and Ride Row
Location0.50 MI E of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78498, -95.63539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259,457 (2023)
Projected traffic316,538 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 IH10 Hov/Toll Ramp over Metro Park and Ride Row built?

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

What condition is IH10 Hov/Toll Ramp over Metro Park and Ride Row 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH10 Hov/Toll Ramp over Metro Park and Ride Row carry?

About 259,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH10 Hov/Toll Ramp over Metro Park and Ride Row?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 Hov/Toll Ramp over Metro Park and Ride Row?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.