US Bridges

N. Post Oak over IH 10

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107574

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Post Oak over IH 10 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N. Post Oak over IH 10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,699 by 2038. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Post Oak
CrossesIH 10
Location0.1 MI W of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78237, -95.45677
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,958 (2022)
Projected traffic24,699 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Post Oak over IH 10 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Post Oak over IH 10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N. Post Oak over IH 10 carry?

About 12,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N. Post Oak over IH 10?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns N. Post Oak over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.