US Bridges

Market ST over IH 610

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020027115325

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,510
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over IH 610 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market ST over IH 610 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,755 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarket ST
CrossesIH 610
Location0.40 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76955, -95.2651
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,510 (2013)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST over IH 610 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market ST over IH 610 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Market ST over IH 610 carry?

About 9,510 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Market ST over IH 610?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over IH 610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.