US Bridges

IH 610 WB over Ella Blvd

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of US 290 · Structure no. 121020027114667

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89,951
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 WB over Ella Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 WB over Ella Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 89,951 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 288,400 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610 WB
CrossesElla Blvd
Location1.5 MI NE of US 290
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81282, -95.42935
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,951 (2019)
Projected traffic288,400 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Ella Blvd built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 WB over Ella Blvd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 WB over Ella Blvd carry?

About 89,951 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 WB over Ella Blvd?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 WB over Ella Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.