US Bridges

Cedar LN over IH 10

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020050801262

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,046
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar LN over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar LN over IH 10 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 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 5,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,064 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedar LN
CrossesIH 10
Location3.1 MI E of Bwy 8
RouteCounty Highway 4773
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78503, -95.10666
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,046 (2022)
Projected traffic7,064 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar LN over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is Cedar LN 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar LN over IH 10 carry?

About 5,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar LN over IH 10?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar LN over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.