US Bridges

IH 610 West-South over US 290 & West 18th ST

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Harris County, Texas · IH 610/US 290 Interchange · Structure no. 121020027114671

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150,189
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 West-South over US 290 & West 18th ST is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 610 West-South over US 290 & West 18th ST 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 150,189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290,300 by 2031. The structure is 2,394 ft (729.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 West-South
CrossesUS 290 & West 18th ST
LocationIH 610/US 290 Interchange
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80252, -95.44942
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+13 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,394 ft (729.7 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,189 (2020)
Projected traffic290,300 by 2031
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 West-South over US 290 & West 18th ST built?

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

What condition is IH 610 West-South over US 290 & West 18th ST 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 West-South over US 290 & West 18th ST carry?

About 150,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 West-South over US 290 & West 18th ST?

The structure is 2,394 ft (729.7 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 West-South over US 290 & West 18th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.