US Bridges

IH 610 EB over US 59

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At US 59 & IH 610 N Lp · Structure no. 121020027114388

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
86,218
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 EB over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 EB over US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972, 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 86,218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,705 by 2041. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH 610 EB
CrossesUS 59
LocationAt US 59 & IH 610 N Lp
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80826, -95.33618
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,218 (2021)
Projected traffic120,705 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 EB over US 59 built?

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

What condition is IH 610 EB over US 59 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 610 EB over US 59 carry?

About 86,218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 EB over US 59?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 EB over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.