US Bridges

IH 10 WB over UP RR

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150002502160

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over UP RR in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 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 69,010 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,573 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUP RR
Location1.5 MI E of IH 35
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39492, -98.48798
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,010 (2022)
Projected traffic85,573 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over UP RR built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over UP RR 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 over UP RR carry?

About 69,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over UP RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.