US Bridges

IH 610W SB over Beechnut ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 121020027117320

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,366
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610W SB over Beechnut ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610W SB over Beechnut ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98,366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,640 by 2033. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610W SB
CrossesBeechnut ST
Location2.5 MI S of US 59
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68923, -95.45913
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,366 (2019)
Projected traffic123,640 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 610W SB over Beechnut ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is IH 610W SB over Beechnut ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610W SB over Beechnut ST carry?

About 98,366 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 610W SB over Beechnut ST?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610W SB over Beechnut ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.