US Bridges

IH 610 NB Off-Ramp over Hempstead South U-Turn

Good

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 & Hempstead HWY · Structure no. 121020027114691

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
841 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 NB Off-Ramp over Hempstead South U-Turn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 NB Off-Ramp over Hempstead South U-Turn in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2031. The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610 NB Off-Ramp
CrossesHempstead South U-Turn
LocationIH 610 & Hempstead HWY
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79262, -95.451
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length841 ft (256.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2011)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 NB Off-Ramp over Hempstead South U-Turn built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 NB Off-Ramp over Hempstead South U-Turn 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 NB Off-Ramp over Hempstead South U-Turn carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 NB Off-Ramp over Hempstead South U-Turn?

The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 NB Off-Ramp over Hempstead South U-Turn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.