US Bridges

IH 10 WB over White Oak Byu & Yale ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107702

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,240 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
107,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over White Oak Byu & Yale ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over White Oak Byu & Yale ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,200 by 2039. The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesWhite Oak Byu & Yale ST
Location3.3 MI E of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77652, -95.39896
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans17 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,240 ft (378 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,650 (2019)
Projected traffic129,200 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over White Oak Byu & Yale ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is IH 10 WB over White Oak Byu & Yale ST 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 White Oak Byu & Yale ST carry?

About 107,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over White Oak Byu & Yale ST?

The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over White Oak Byu & Yale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.