US Bridges

IH 610 Bus Lane over IH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Post Oak · Structure no. 121020027117758

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
6,448 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 Bus Lane over IH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 610 Bus Lane over IH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 98% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 6,448 ft (1,965.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesIH 610 Bus Lane
CrossesIH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc
Location0.01 MI N of Post Oak
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75816, -95.4556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+34 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length6,448 ft (1,965.4 m)
Longest span272 ft (82.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks98%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 610 Bus Lane over IH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 Bus Lane over IH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 Bus Lane over IH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 98% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 Bus Lane over IH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc?

The structure is 6,448 ft (1,965.4 m) long with a longest span of 272 ft (82.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 Bus Lane over IH610 Sbml Sbfr Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.