US Bridges

IH 610 WB over Long DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 121020027116483

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83,209
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 WB over Long DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 WB over Long DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610 WB
CrossesLong DR
Location1.9 MI W of SH 35
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69351, -95.32244
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,209 (2019)
Projected traffic92,510 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$468,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 WB over Long DR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 WB over Long DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 WB over Long DR carry?

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

How long is IH 610 WB over Long DR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 WB over Long DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.