US Bridges

IH 610 SB over Hempstead HWY & UPRR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 121020027114669

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,416 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
242,700
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 SB over Hempstead HWY & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 SB over Hempstead HWY & UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 242,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290,300 by 2031. The structure is 1,416 ft (431.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610 SB
CrossesHempstead HWY & UPRR
Location0.6 MI S of US 290
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79426, -95.45148
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,416 ft (431.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242,700 (2011)
Projected traffic290,300 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 SB over Hempstead HWY & UPRR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 SB over Hempstead HWY & UPRR 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 SB over Hempstead HWY & UPRR carry?

About 242,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 SB over Hempstead HWY & UPRR?

The structure is 1,416 ft (431.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 SB over Hempstead HWY & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.