US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 1463 · Structure no. 120800027105292

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,026
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 14,026 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,636 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesCane Br Buffalo Bayou
Location0.35 MI E of FM 1463
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77774, -95.82677
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,026 (2019)
Projected traffic19,636 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wbfr over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbfr over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 14,026 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.