US Bridges

IH 610 EB over Telephone RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 121020027116363

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89,547
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 EB over Telephone RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 EB over Telephone RD 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 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 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesIH 610 EB
CrossesTelephone RD
Location0.5 MI W of SH 35
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69578, -95.30039
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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 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 EB over Telephone RD built?

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

What condition is IH 610 EB over Telephone 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 EB over Telephone RD carry?

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

How long is IH 610 EB over Telephone RD?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 EB over Telephone RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.