US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Normandy ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 526 · Structure no. 121020050801153

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Normandy ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Normandy ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 77,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,710 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesNormandy ST
Location0.4 MI E of FM 526
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77121, -95.20619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,150 (2019)
Projected traffic99,710 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 10 EB over Normandy ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Normandy ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Normandy ST carry?

About 77,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Normandy ST?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Normandy ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.