US Bridges

IH 610 over Stella Link RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Main ST · Structure no. 121020027116342

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138,141
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 over Stella Link RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 over Stella Link RD 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 138,141 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,950 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 183 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 610
CrossesStella Link RD
Location1.0 MI W of Main ST
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67943, -95.44
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.7 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,141 (2019)
Projected traffic196,950 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
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 Stella Link RD built?

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

What condition is IH 610 over Stella Link 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 610 over Stella Link RD carry?

About 138,141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 over Stella Link RD?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 over Stella Link RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.