US Bridges

Nance ST over IH 10 Exit to Jensen

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020050801215

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nance ST over IH 10 Exit to Jensen is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nance ST over IH 10 Exit to Jensen in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNance ST
CrossesIH 10 Exit to Jensen
Location0.10 MI W of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76877, -95.34405
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2011)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nance ST over IH 10 Exit to Jensen built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nance ST over IH 10 Exit to Jensen 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 2022.

How much traffic does Nance ST over IH 10 Exit to Jensen carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Nance ST over IH 10 Exit to Jensen?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nance ST over IH 10 Exit to Jensen?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.