US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Mccarty St/Us 90A

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050801454

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,413
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Mccarty St/Us 90A is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying IH 10 WB over Mccarty St/Us 90A in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older 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 92,413 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,790 by 2033. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesMccarty St/Us 90A
Location1.25 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77813, -95.28403
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,413 (2019)
Projected traffic103,790 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Mccarty St/Us 90A built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Mccarty St/Us 90A 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Mccarty St/Us 90A carry?

About 92,413 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Mccarty St/Us 90A?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Mccarty St/Us 90A?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.