US Bridges

Patterson ST over IH 10

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107309

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson ST over IH 10 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Patterson ST over IH 10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson ST
CrossesIH 10
Location2.9 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7772, -95.40622
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson ST over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson ST over IH 10 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 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson ST over IH 10 carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Patterson ST over IH 10?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson ST over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.