US Bridges

Bw 8 NB / IH 10 EB over IH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.90 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020325601402

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
3,305 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,789
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB / IH 10 EB over IH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 NB / IH 10 EB over IH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2035. The structure is 3,305 ft (1,007.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBw 8 NB / IH 10 EB
CrossesIH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C
Location4.90 MI E of SH 6
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78223, -95.56267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,305 ft (1,007.4 m)
Longest span207 ft (63.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,789 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Bw 8 NB / IH 10 EB over IH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 NB / IH 10 EB over IH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB / IH 10 EB over IH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C carry?

About 11,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB / IH 10 EB over IH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C?

The structure is 3,305 ft (1,007.4 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB / IH 10 EB over IH 10 EB Exit Ramp 5-C?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.