US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Cibolo Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · Bexar-Guadalupe CO Line · Structure no. 150150002502011

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
434 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Cibolo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying IH 10 Nfr over Cibolo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesCibolo Creek
LocationBexar-Guadalupe CO Line
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50128, -98.1867
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$786,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Cibolo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.