US Bridges

IH 10 WB over San Jacinto River

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 @ San Jacinto River · Structure no. 121020050801222

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,608 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,355
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over San Jacinto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over San Jacinto River 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 5 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 65,355 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,497 by 2042. The structure is 2,608 ft (794.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSan Jacinto River
LocationIH 10 @ San Jacinto River
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79363, -95.0634
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,608 ft (794.9 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,355 (2023)
Projected traffic91,497 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over San Jacinto River built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over San Jacinto River 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 10 WB over San Jacinto River carry?

About 65,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over San Jacinto River?

The structure is 2,608 ft (794.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.