US Bridges

IH 10 over Dell Dale Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020050801258

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116,794
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Dell Dale Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over Dell Dale Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 116,794 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,870 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 173 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesDell Dale Ave
Location0.90 MI E of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77473, -95.13843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width169 ft (51.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,794 (2020)
Projected traffic211,870 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over Dell Dale Ave built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IH 10 over Dell Dale Ave 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 over Dell Dale Ave carry?

About 116,794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Dell Dale Ave?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Dell Dale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.