US Bridges

IH610 N to IH 610E over W 18th ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · US 290 & IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027114694

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,629 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
33,476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH610 N to IH 610E over W 18th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH610 N to IH 610E over W 18th ST 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 33,476 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,330 by 2036. The structure is 1,629 ft (496.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH610 N to IH 610E
CrossesW 18th ST
LocationUS 290 & IH 610
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80192, -95.44902
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 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 spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,629 ft (496.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,476 (2024)
Projected traffic91,330 by 2036
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH610 N to IH 610E over W 18th ST built?

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

What condition is IH610 N to IH 610E over W 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 IH610 N to IH 610E over W 18th ST carry?

About 33,476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH610 N to IH 610E over W 18th ST?

The structure is 1,629 ft (496.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH610 N to IH 610E over W 18th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.