US Bridges

IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of US 90A · Structure no. 121020027117807

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,825 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 Sbfr
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location1.9 MI W of US 90A
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68153, -95.45941
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,161 (2023)
Projected traffic33,825 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Sbfr over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou 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 Sbfr over Brays Bayou carry?

About 24,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 Sbfr over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.