US Bridges

IH 610 WB over UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of Lockwood DR · Structure no. 121020027114065

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,811
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 WB over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 WB over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 72 years old, older 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 81,811 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,390 by 2033. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 610 WB
CrossesUP RR
Location1.9 MI E of Lockwood DR
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80446, -95.2886
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,811 (2019)
Projected traffic84,390 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 WB over UP RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is IH 610 WB over UP RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 WB over UP RR carry?

About 81,811 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 WB over UP RR?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 WB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.