US Bridges

IH 10 over San Jacinto River Relief

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Magnolia Ave · Structure no. 121020050801261

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over San Jacinto River Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 over San Jacinto River Relief in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, 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 130,710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,994 by 2042. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 148 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesSan Jacinto River Relief
Location0.40 MI E of Magnolia Ave
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7912, -95.08359
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,710 (2023)
Projected traffic182,994 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over San Jacinto River Relief built?

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

What condition is IH 10 over San Jacinto River Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over San Jacinto River Relief carry?

About 130,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over San Jacinto River Relief?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over San Jacinto River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.