US Bridges

IH 610 over Homestead Road

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of Lockwood DR · Structure no. 121020027114650

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132,861
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 over Homestead Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 over Homestead Road in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132,861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,790 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610
CrossesHomestead Road
Location0.9 MI E of Lockwood DR
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80748, -95.30184
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,861 (2020)
Projected traffic168,790 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 over Homestead Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 over Homestead Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does IH 610 over Homestead Road carry?

About 132,861 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 over Homestead Road?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 over Homestead Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.