US Bridges

IH 610W over Bissonnet ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 121020027117513

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173,782
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610W over Bissonnet ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610W over Bissonnet ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 173,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,280 by 2033. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH 610W
CrossesBissonnet ST
Location1.0 MI S of US 59
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71164, -95.46013
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width177 ft (54 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173,782 (2020)
Projected traffic247,280 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610W over Bissonnet ST built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610W over Bissonnet 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 over Bissonnet ST carry?

About 173,782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 610W over Bissonnet ST?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610W over Bissonnet ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.