US Bridges

IH 610 over Fulton ST & Metro RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020027114071

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
152,874
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 over Fulton ST & Metro RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 over Fulton ST & Metro RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 years old, older 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 152,874 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 236,000 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610
CrossesFulton ST & Metro RR
Location0.30 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8138, -95.36981
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 inspectionSeptember 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
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width186 ft (56.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,874 (2020)
Projected traffic236,000 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 over Fulton ST & Metro RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 610 over Fulton ST & Metro RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 over Fulton ST & Metro RR carry?

About 152,874 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 over Fulton ST & Metro RR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 over Fulton ST & Metro RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.