US Bridges

Con IH10 EB-BW8 SB over IH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/Up RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050801447

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,645 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con IH10 EB-BW8 SB over IH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/Up RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con IH10 EB-BW8 SB over IH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/Up RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,180 by 2033. The structure is 2,645 ft (806.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon IH10 EB-BW8 SB
CrossesIH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/Up RR
LocationIH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg)
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77063, -95.16096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,645 ft (806.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,180 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con IH10 EB-BW8 SB over IH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/Up RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con IH10 EB-BW8 SB over IH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/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 2024.

How much traffic does Con IH10 EB-BW8 SB over IH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/Up RR carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Con IH10 EB-BW8 SB over IH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/Up RR?

The structure is 2,645 ft (806.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Con IH10 EB-BW8 SB over IH10 EBFR/BW8 Sbfr/Up RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.