US Bridges

IH 610 SB over Mississippi ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020027115329

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84,191
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 SB over Mississippi ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 SB over Mississippi ST 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 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 84,191 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,110 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610 SB
CrossesMississippi ST
Location2.20 MI S of IH 10
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74344, -95.26493
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,191 (2019)
Projected traffic92,110 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 SB over Mississippi ST built?

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

What condition is IH 610 SB over Mississippi 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 SB over Mississippi ST carry?

About 84,191 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 SB over Mississippi ST?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 SB over Mississippi ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.