US Bridges

IH 610 over Buffalo Speedway

Fair

Harris County, Texas · O.2 MI E of US 90A · Structure no. 121020027116340

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145,124
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 over Buffalo Speedway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 over Buffalo Speedway in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 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 145,124 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 236,330 by 2033. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 205 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 610
CrossesBuffalo Speedway
LocationO.2 MI E of US 90A
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67749, -95.42468
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.4 m)
Roadway width200 ft (60.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,124 (2020)
Projected traffic236,330 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 610 over Buffalo Speedway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 610 over Buffalo Speedway 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 610 over Buffalo Speedway carry?

About 145,124 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 over Buffalo Speedway?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 over Buffalo Speedway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.