US Bridges

W 34th ST over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of T C Jester · Structure no. 121020B00737425

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 34th ST over White Oak Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 34th ST over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,800 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 34th ST
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.05 MI W of T C Jester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81723, -95.44537
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic22,800 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 34th ST over White Oak Bayou built?

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

What condition is W 34th 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W 34th ST over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 34th ST over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns W 34th ST over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.