US Bridges

IH 10 over Escondido Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.69 MI E of FM 1516 · Structure no. 150150002502006

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Escondido Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Escondido Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 93 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 70,701 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,890 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 314 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location0.69 MI E of FM 1516
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4616, -98.30664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width314 ft (95.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,701 (2022)
Projected traffic97,890 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is IH 10 over Escondido Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Escondido Creek carry?

About 70,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 314 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.