US Bridges

W 11th ST over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Tc Jester · Structure no. 121020B00114206

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 11th ST over White Oak Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 11th ST over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW 11th ST
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.10 MI W of Tc Jester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79011, -95.41708
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 11th ST over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 11th ST over White Oak Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W 11th ST over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 11th ST over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W 11th ST over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.