US Bridges

T C Jester Blvd NB over White Oak Bayou Trib

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of W 43rd ST · Structure no. 121020B62921005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,870
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

T C Jester Blvd NB over White Oak Bayou Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T C Jester Blvd NB over White Oak Bayou Trib in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,700 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT C Jester Blvd NB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou Trib
Location0.40 MI N of W 43rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8378, -95.45486
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,870 (2012)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T C Jester Blvd NB over White Oak Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T C Jester Blvd NB over White Oak Bayou Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T C Jester Blvd NB over White Oak Bayou Trib carry?

About 7,870 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T C Jester Blvd NB over White Oak Bayou Trib?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T C Jester Blvd NB over White Oak Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.