US Bridges

IH10 WB - IH610 NB over IH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027117561

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34,596
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 WB - IH610 NB over IH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH10 WB - IH610 NB over IH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB 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 34,596 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,687 by 2036. The structure is 2,122 ft (646.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH10 WB - IH610 NB
CrossesIH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB
Location0.25 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77939, -95.44925
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,122 ft (646.8 m)
Longest span244 ft (74.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,596 (2016)
Projected traffic45,687 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 WB - IH610 NB over IH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB built?

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

What condition is IH10 WB - IH610 NB over IH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB 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 IH10 WB - IH610 NB over IH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB carry?

About 34,596 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH10 WB - IH610 NB over IH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB?

The structure is 2,122 ft (646.8 m) long with a longest span of 244 ft (74.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 WB - IH610 NB over IH10 WB Ex & Old Katy EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.