US Bridges

Houston Ave over IH 10 / White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020027107240

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
596 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston Ave over IH 10 / White Oak Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston Ave over IH 10 / White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 18,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,800 by 2033. The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston Ave
CrossesIH 10 / White Oak Bayou
Location0.10 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77833, -95.37247
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length596 ft (181.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck26 ft (7.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2019)
Projected traffic18,800 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Houston Ave over IH 10 / White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston Ave over IH 10 / White Oak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Houston Ave over IH 10 / White Oak Bayou carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Houston Ave over IH 10 / White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Houston Ave over IH 10 / White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.