US Bridges

IH 10 over UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 9.2 MI E of San Jac River · Structure no. 121020050801324

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
457 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,980 by 2033. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesUP RR
Location9.2 MI E of San Jac River
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82128, -94.91483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2021)
Projected traffic102,980 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$640,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over UP RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 over UP RR carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over UP RR?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.