US Bridges

IH 610 WB on Ramp over Conn IH610 WB to IH45 NB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050201266

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
497 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 WB on Ramp over Conn IH610 WB to IH45 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 610 WB on Ramp over Conn IH610 WB to IH45 NB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,738 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,530 by 2033. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesIH 610 WB on Ramp
CrossesConn IH610 WB to IH45 NB
LocationIH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg)
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69813, -95.28708
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,738 (2024)
Projected traffic18,530 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 IH 610 WB on Ramp over Conn IH610 WB to IH45 NB built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 WB on Ramp over Conn IH610 WB to IH45 NB 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 610 WB on Ramp over Conn IH610 WB to IH45 NB carry?

About 3,738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 WB on Ramp over Conn IH610 WB to IH45 NB?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH 610 WB on Ramp over Conn IH610 WB to IH45 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.