US Bridges

IH 10 Wbml over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 1463 · Structure no. 120800027105293

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,127
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbml over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbml over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,127 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,917 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbml
CrossesCane Br Buffalo Bayou
Location0.35 MI E of FM 1463
RouteInterstate 10
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7775, -95.82698
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,127 (2019)
Projected traffic59,917 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Wbml over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is IH 10 Wbml over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 38,127 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbml 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 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbml over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.