US Bridges

West Katy Hov LN over IH 10 WB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Post Oak RD · Structure no. 121020027107581

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,481 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Katy Hov LN over IH 10 WB is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Katy Hov LN over IH 10 WB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,686 by 2033. The structure is 1,481 ft (451.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Katy Hov LN
CrossesIH 10 WB
Location0.10 MI W of Post Oak RD
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78399, -95.458
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,481 ft (451.4 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2022)
Projected traffic4,686 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 West Katy Hov LN over IH 10 WB built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Katy Hov LN over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Katy Hov LN over IH 10 WB carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Katy Hov LN over IH 10 WB?

The structure is 1,481 ft (451.4 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Katy Hov LN over IH 10 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.