US Bridges

Meadow ST over IH 10

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020050801233

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow ST over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow ST over IH 10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesMeadow ST
CrossesIH 10
Location0.15 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76869, -95.33953
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2013)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
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 Meadow ST over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Meadow ST over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow ST over IH 10 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Meadow ST over IH 10?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow ST over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.