US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Gellhorn DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050801176

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75,974
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Gellhorn DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 EB over Gellhorn DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 75,974 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,790 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesGellhorn DR
Location0.5 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7768, -95.27207
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,974 (2019)
Projected traffic103,790 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Gellhorn DR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Gellhorn DR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Gellhorn DR carry?

About 75,974 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Gellhorn DR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Gellhorn DR?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.