US Bridges

IH 610 Sbfr over Buffalo Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of IH10 · Structure no. 121020027117572

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 Sbfr over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 Sbfr over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 46,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,380 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 Sbfr
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location1.50 MI S of IH10
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75994, -95.456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,700 (2013)
Projected traffic65,380 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 Sbfr over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 Sbfr over Buffalo Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 Sbfr over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 46,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 Sbfr over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 Sbfr over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.