US Bridges

IH 10 Eb/Ih 45 NB over White Oak Byu & IH 10 WB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · @ IH 10 & IH 45 · Structure no. 121020027107315

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
693 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Eb/Ih 45 NB over White Oak Byu & IH 10 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Eb/Ih 45 NB over White Oak Byu & IH 10 WB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,560 by 2033. The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Eb/Ih 45 NB
CrossesWhite Oak Byu & IH 10 WB
Location@ IH 10 & IH 45
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77774, -95.36917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length693 ft (211.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2019)
Projected traffic21,560 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Eb/Ih 45 NB over White Oak Byu & IH 10 WB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Eb/Ih 45 NB over White Oak Byu & IH 10 WB 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 IH 10 Eb/Ih 45 NB over White Oak Byu & IH 10 WB carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Eb/Ih 45 NB over White Oak Byu & IH 10 WB?

The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Eb/Ih 45 NB over White Oak Byu & IH 10 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.