US Bridges

IH 610 SB to EB over N Braeswood/Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of US 90A · Structure no. 121020027116374

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

About this bridge

IH 610 SB to EB over N Braeswood/Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 SB to EB over N Braeswood/Brays Bayou 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 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 70,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,470 by 2033. The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 610 SB to EB
CrossesN Braeswood/Brays Bayou
Location1.9 MI W of US 90A
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6815, -95.45864
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length599 ft (182.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,340 (2013)
Projected traffic98,470 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB to EB over N Braeswood/Brays Bayou built?

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

What condition is IH 610 SB to EB over N Braeswood/Brays Bayou 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 N Braeswood/Brays Bayou carry?

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

How long is IH 610 SB to EB over N Braeswood/Brays Bayou?

The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 SB to EB over N Braeswood/Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.