US Bridges

IH 610 WB to NB over Brays Bayou/N Braeswood

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of US 90A · Structure no. 121020027116373

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
607 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,351
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 WB to NB over Brays Bayou/N Braeswood is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 WB to NB over Brays Bayou/N Braeswood in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 25,351 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,470 by 2033. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610 WB to NB
CrossesBrays Bayou/N Braeswood
Location1.9 MI W of US 90A
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68156, -95.45832
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length607 ft (185 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,351 (2019)
Projected traffic98,470 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 WB to NB over Brays Bayou/N Braeswood built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 610 WB to NB over Brays Bayou/N Braeswood 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 WB to NB over Brays Bayou/N Braeswood carry?

About 25,351 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 WB to NB over Brays Bayou/N Braeswood?

The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 WB to NB over Brays Bayou/N Braeswood?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.