US Bridges

IH 610S EB over Calais RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020027116250

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89,547
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610S EB over Calais RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 610S EB over Calais RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 89,547 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,510 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 610S EB
CrossesCalais RD
Location1.9 MI E of SH 288
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68307, -95.34914
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,547 (2019)
Projected traffic92,510 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610S EB over Calais RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610S EB over Calais RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610S EB over Calais RD carry?

About 89,547 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 610S EB over Calais RD?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610S EB over Calais RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.