IH 610 over Houston Ship Channel
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.50 MI N of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020027115377
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,230 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 136,576
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 610 over Houston Ship Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 over Houston Ship Channel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 136,576 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,840 by 2033. The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 610 over Houston Ship Channel built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 610 over Houston Ship Channel 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does IH 610 over Houston Ship Channel carry?
About 136,576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is IH 610 over Houston Ship Channel?
The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long with a longest span of 430 ft (131.1 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns IH 610 over Houston Ship Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.