US Bridges

IH 10 EB over UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050801383

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,468 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,499
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB 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 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 3,499 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 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.20 MI W of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77083, -95.16108
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,468 ft (447.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,499 (2021)
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 EB 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 EB 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 December 2022.

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

About 3,499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over UP RR?

The structure is 1,468 ft (447.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.