US Bridges

IH 610 EB over Jensen DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020027114386

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,223
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 EB over Jensen DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 EB over Jensen DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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 92,223 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,680 by 2033. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 610 EB
CrossesJensen DR
Location0.40 MI W of US 59
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80992, -95.34237
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,223 (2019)
Projected traffic95,680 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 EB over Jensen DR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 610 EB over Jensen DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 EB over Jensen DR carry?

About 92,223 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 EB over Jensen DR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 EB over Jensen DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.