US Bridges

Taylor ST over IH 10

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.4 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107191

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,360
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor ST over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor ST over IH 10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 12,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2030. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor ST
CrossesIH 10
Location4.4 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77741, -95.38111
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,360 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor ST over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Taylor ST over IH 10 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor ST over IH 10 carry?

About 12,360 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Taylor ST over IH 10?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor ST over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.