73rd Bridge Strike This Year: 18-Wheeler Hits Houston Avenue Bridge on I-10 Eastbound

Recurring Bridge Strikes on I-10

• 🚨 Another 18-wheeler has struck the Houston Avenue Bridge on eastbound I-10 in Houston, marking the 73rd bridge strike at this location this year.
• ⚠️ The incident involved construction equipment falling off the truck's trailer after impact, requiring crews to clear the debris and assess the bridge's structural integrity.

Construction Project and Safety Measures

• 🏗️ This latest strike occurs amidst the White Oak I-10 expansion project, which began in January and has seen numerous bridge impacts.
• 💡 Despite the installation of heavy load detection systems with lights and warning signs, it remains unclear if the driver detected the alerts.
• 📅 The bridge has been hit multiple times previously, including three times in less than one week in September.

Traffic Impact and Investigation

• 🚗 The crash caused significant traffic backups on eastbound I-10 near downtown Houston.
• 🚑 Fortunately, there were no reported injuries associated with this particular incident.
• 🔍 Both TxDOT and the Houston Police Department's mobility response team were on the scene.