US Bridges

IH 10 WB over UP RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050801382

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,468 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
71,140
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 40 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 71,140 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,930 by 2033. The structure is 1,468 ft (447.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.20 MI W of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77104, -95.1607
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,468 ft (447.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,140 (2019)
Projected traffic105,930 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over UP RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is IH 10 WB over UP RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over UP RR carry?

About 71,140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over UP RR?

The structure is 1,468 ft (447.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.