US Bridges

IH 610 WB over Broad Street

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 121020027116480

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,209
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 WB over Broad Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 610 WB over Broad Street in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 83,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,510 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610 WB
CrossesBroad Street
Location1.15 MI W of SH 35
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69716, -95.31081
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,209 (2019)
Projected traffic92,510 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 WB over Broad Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is IH 610 WB over Broad Street 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does IH 610 WB over Broad Street carry?

About 83,209 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 WB over Broad Street?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 WB over Broad Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.