An overheight semi-truck carrying construction equipment struck a bridge overpass on Loop 610 near the Westheimer Road exit in Houston on May 31, 2026. The impact caused visible structural damage to the bridge deck and forced TxDOT to close the roadway for emergency structural inspection.
The driver, who was operating a load that exceeded the posted 14-foot clearance, was cited by Houston Police Department. The trucking company faces potential federal violations for operating an oversize load without proper permits.
Structural engineers were called to the scene and determined the bridge required immediate repairs before it could be safely reopened. The closure lasted approximately 10 hours.
Overheight truck crashes are almost always the result of negligence — either by the driver, the trucking company, or the cargo shipper. If you were injured or your vehicle was damaged in this incident, you may have a claim against multiple parties.
