US Bridges

IH 10 WB over US 90A/WAYSIDE DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050801316

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
92,413
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over US 90A/WAYSIDE DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over US 90A/WAYSIDE DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 92,413 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,920 by 2033. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUS 90A/WAYSIDE DR
Location1.70 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77784, -95.29163
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,413 (2019)
Projected traffic50,920 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over US 90A/WAYSIDE DR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 10 WB over US 90A/WAYSIDE DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over US 90A/WAYSIDE DR carry?

About 92,413 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over US 90A/WAYSIDE DR?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over US 90A/WAYSIDE DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.