US Bridges

IH 610 EB over Hirsch Road

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Lockwood DR · Structure no. 121020027114389

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82,723
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 EB over Hirsch Road is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying IH 610 EB over Hirsch Road in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 82,723 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,190 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 EB
CrossesHirsch Road
Location0.6 MI W of Lockwood DR
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8085, -95.32848
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,723 (2019)
Projected traffic90,190 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 EB over Hirsch Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IH 610 EB over Hirsch Road 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 610 EB over Hirsch Road carry?

About 82,723 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 EB over Hirsch Road?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 EB over Hirsch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.