US Bridges

W T C Jester SB over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of W 34th ST · Structure no. 121020B62937004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,777
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W T C Jester SB over White Oak Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W T C Jester SB over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,777 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,198 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW T C Jester SB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.10 MI N of W 34th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81836, -95.44691
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,777 (2015)
Projected traffic12,198 by 2035
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W T C Jester SB over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W T C Jester SB 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 T C Jester SB over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 6,777 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W T C Jester SB over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W T C Jester SB over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.