US Bridges

Yale ST over White Oak Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI South of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B71457100

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,552
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale ST over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yale ST over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 15,552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,552 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYale ST
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.1 MI South of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77559, -95.39872
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,552 (2013)
Projected traffic15,552 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale ST over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale ST over White Oak Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Yale ST over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 15,552 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yale ST over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Yale ST over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.