US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Freeport Blvd

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of FM 526 · Structure no. 121020050801465

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77,623
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Freeport Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Freeport Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 77,623 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,672 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesFreeport Blvd
Location2.3 MI E of FM 526
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77071, -95.17782
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,623 (2023)
Projected traffic108,672 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Freeport Blvd built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Freeport Blvd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Freeport Blvd carry?

About 77,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Freeport Blvd?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Freeport Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.