US Bridges

W Tc Jester WB over White Oak Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of W 11th ST · Structure no. 121020B62937044

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Tc Jester WB over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Tc Jester WB over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Tc Jester WB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.15 MI N of W 11th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79222, -95.41966
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Tc Jester WB over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Tc Jester WB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Tc Jester WB over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Tc Jester WB over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W Tc Jester WB over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.