US Bridges

IH 10 WB over IH 37 Conn

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · IH 10 @ IH 37 · Structure no. 150150002502168

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over IH 37 Conn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over IH 37 Conn 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 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 156,508 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,940 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesIH 37 Conn
LocationIH 10 @ IH 37
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39503, -98.47846
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,508 (2023)
Projected traffic190,940 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 IH 37 Conn built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over IH 37 Conn 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 WB over IH 37 Conn carry?

About 156,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over IH 37 Conn?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over IH 37 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.