US Bridges

IH 610W over Westheimer RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.84 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 121020027117531

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610W over Westheimer RD is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 610W over Westheimer RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 190,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 364,080 by 2034. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 610W
CrossesWestheimer RD
Location0.84 MI N of US 59
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74104, -95.45831
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 inspectionNovember 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.3 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,080 (2020)
Projected traffic364,080 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 Westheimer RD built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610W over Westheimer RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610W over Westheimer RD carry?

About 190,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 610W over Westheimer RD?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610W over Westheimer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.