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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020050801065

IH 10 ML

IH 10 ML in 1.25 MI E Of Sheldon RD, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of C (53/100). Built in 1956, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on IH 10 ML over Fresh Water Bayou.

C
53/100
53
Condition Score
143K
Daily Traffic
1956
Year Built
39m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 10 ML
Crosses Over
Fresh Water Bayou
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
1.25 MI E Of Sheldon RD
Year Built
1956
Reconstructed
1982
Age
70 years
Daily Traffic
143,493
Lanes
6
Length
39 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020050801065

About This Bridge

IH 10 ML is a 70-year-old bridge located 1.25 MI E Of Sheldon RD in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 10 ML over Fresh Water Bayou with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 39 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (53/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.25 MI E Of Sheldon RD, Harris County, Texas

29.785569, -95.105097

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 10 ML has a Condition Score of 53/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

IH 10 ML was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 70 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 10 ML carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 39 meters long and located on IH 10 ML in 1.25 MI E Of Sheldon RD, Harris County, Texas.

No, IH 10 ML is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

IH 10 ML is located 1.25 MI E Of Sheldon RD in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 10 ML over Fresh Water Bayou. Its coordinates are 29.785569, -95.105097. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 10 ML carries IH 10 ML over Fresh Water Bayou. The bridge is 39 meters long and was built in 1956, with reconstruction in 1982.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.