US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Wht Oak Byu & Studemont

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.80 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107504

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,611 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
107,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Wht Oak Byu & Studemont is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Wht Oak Byu & Studemont in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 107,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,200 by 2039. The structure is 1,611 ft (491 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesWht Oak Byu & Studemont
Location3.80 MI E of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77688, -95.38774
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,611 ft (491 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,650 (2019)
Projected traffic129,200 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Wht Oak Byu & Studemont built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Wht Oak Byu & Studemont 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Wht Oak Byu & Studemont carry?

About 107,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Wht Oak Byu & Studemont?

The structure is 1,611 ft (491 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Wht Oak Byu & Studemont?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.