US Bridges

IH 610 SB to EB over Braeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of US 90A · Structure no. 121020027116369

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,123 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
70,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 SB to EB over Braeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 SB to EB over Braeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 70,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,470 by 2033. The structure is 1,123 ft (342.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 SB to EB
CrossesBraeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp
Location1.7 MI W of US 90A
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67967, -95.4568
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,123 ft (342.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,340 (2013)
Projected traffic98,470 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 610 SB to EB over Braeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 SB to EB over Braeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp 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 SB to EB over Braeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp carry?

About 70,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 SB to EB over Braeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp?

The structure is 1,123 ft (342.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 SB to EB over Braeswood/Ih 610 Off Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.