US Bridges

IH10 EB to US59 NB over IH 10 Wbml & Lyons Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · Intersection IH10 & US59 · Structure no. 121020050801313

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,584 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
13,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 EB to US59 NB over IH 10 Wbml & Lyons Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 EB to US59 NB over IH 10 Wbml & Lyons Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,160 by 2033. The structure is 2,584 ft (787.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH10 EB to US59 NB
CrossesIH 10 Wbml & Lyons Ave
LocationIntersection IH10 & US59
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76954, -95.34049
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans20 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,584 ft (787.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,690 (2013)
Projected traffic19,160 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 IH10 EB to US59 NB over IH 10 Wbml & Lyons Ave built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10 EB to US59 NB over IH 10 Wbml & Lyons 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH10 EB to US59 NB over IH 10 Wbml & Lyons Ave carry?

About 13,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH10 EB to US59 NB over IH 10 Wbml & Lyons Ave?

The structure is 2,584 ft (787.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 EB to US59 NB over IH 10 Wbml & Lyons Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.