US Bridges

IH 610 WB over Hardy ST & Hb&t RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of SP 548 · Structure no. 121020027114469

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,358 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
97,851
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 WB over Hardy ST & Hb&t RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 WB over Hardy ST & Hb&t RR 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 97,851 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,680 by 2033. The structure is 1,358 ft (413.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 WB
CrossesHardy ST & Hb&t RR
Location0.00 MI E of SP 548
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81283, -95.35095
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,358 ft (413.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,851 (2019)
Projected traffic95,680 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 WB over Hardy ST & Hb&t RR built?

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

What condition is IH 610 WB over Hardy ST & Hb&t 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 WB over Hardy ST & Hb&t RR carry?

About 97,851 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 WB over Hardy ST & Hb&t RR?

The structure is 1,358 ft (413.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 WB over Hardy ST & Hb&t RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.