US Bridges

IH 10 EB FR over UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050801384

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
973 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB FR over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB FR over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2033. The structure is 973 ft (296.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB FR
CrossesUP RR
Location0.40 MI W of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77047, -95.16167
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length973 ft (296.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2013)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FR over UP RR built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB FR 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 FR over UP RR carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB FR over UP RR?

The structure is 973 ft (296.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB FR over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.