US Bridges

IH 10 over San Pedro Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150002502151

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over San Pedro Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over San Pedro Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 154,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,592 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location0.6 MI E of IH 35
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39618, -98.50258
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,438 (2023)
Projected traffic194,592 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 10 over San Pedro 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 over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 154,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.