US Bridges

IH 610 WB over Lockwood Drive

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of Homestead · Structure no. 121020027114474

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86,377
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 WB over Lockwood Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 WB over Lockwood Drive 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 86,377 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,190 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 WB
CrossesLockwood Drive
Location0.9 MI W of Homestead
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80949, -95.31712
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,377 (2019)
Projected traffic90,190 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 WB over Lockwood Drive built?

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

What condition is IH 610 WB over Lockwood Drive 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 WB over Lockwood Drive carry?

About 86,377 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 WB over Lockwood Drive?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 WB over Lockwood Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.