US Bridges

IH 10 EB over UPRR

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.32 MI E of Loop 13 · Structure no. 150150002502133

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
87,899
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over UPRR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 87,899 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,059 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesUPRR
Location0.32 MI E of Loop 13
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43285, -98.40022
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,899 (2023)
Projected traffic123,059 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 EB over UPRR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over UPRR 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 EB over UPRR carry?

About 87,899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over UPRR?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.