US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Salitrillo Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.44 MI E of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150002502108

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Salitrillo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB FR over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 63 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesSalitrillo Creek
Location1.44 MI E of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47268, -98.27013
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2022)
Projected traffic1,128 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB FR over Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Salitrillo Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB FR over Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.