US Bridges

IH 10 WB over IH 610

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 10/IH 610 Interchange · Structure no. 121020050801456

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,413
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over IH 610 is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 WB over IH 610 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesIH 610
LocationIH 10/IH 610 Interchange
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77573, -95.26414
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,413 (2019)
Projected traffic103,790 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over IH 610 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over IH 610 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over IH 610 carry?

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

How long is IH 10 WB over IH 610?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over IH 610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.