US Bridges

IH 610 EB over Galveston RD & UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020050201008

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,095 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,867
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 EB over Galveston RD & UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 EB over Galveston RD & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 72 years old, older 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 87,867 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,670 by 2033. The structure is 1,095 ft (333.8 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 610 EB
CrossesGalveston RD & UP RR
Location1.25 MI NE of IH 45
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70489, -95.27451
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,095 ft (333.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,867 (2019)
Projected traffic92,670 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 EB over Galveston RD & UP RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is IH 610 EB over Galveston RD & UP RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 EB over Galveston RD & UP RR carry?

About 87,867 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 EB over Galveston RD & UP RR?

The structure is 1,095 ft (333.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 EB over Galveston RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.