US Bridges

IH 10 over Sheldon RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020050801260

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122,318
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Sheldon RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over Sheldon RD 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 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 122,318 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,870 by 2033. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 149 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesSheldon RD
Location1.80 MI E of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77812, -95.1245
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,318 (2019)
Projected traffic211,870 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
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 Sheldon RD built?

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

What condition is IH 10 over Sheldon RD 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Sheldon RD carry?

About 122,318 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Sheldon RD?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Sheldon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.