US Bridges

Cane Island Pky NB over Willow Fork Buffalo Byu

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of IH10 · Structure no. 120800AA0468029

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
598 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cane Island Pky NB over Willow Fork Buffalo Byu is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cane Island Pky NB over Willow Fork Buffalo Byu in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2041. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCane Island Pky NB
CrossesWillow Fork Buffalo Byu
Location0.5 MI S of IH10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77089, -95.85031
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cane Island Pky NB over Willow Fork Buffalo Byu built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cane Island Pky NB over Willow Fork Buffalo Byu 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cane Island Pky NB over Willow Fork Buffalo Byu carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cane Island Pky NB over Willow Fork Buffalo Byu?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cane Island Pky NB over Willow Fork Buffalo Byu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.