US Bridges

S New Braunfels Av over IH 10

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150002502175

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,367
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S New Braunfels Av over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S New Braunfels Av over IH 10 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,314 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS New Braunfels Av
CrossesIH 10
Location1.20 MI E of IH 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40164, -98.46125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,367 (2020)
Projected traffic17,314 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$41,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S New Braunfels Av over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S New Braunfels Av over IH 10 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 S New Braunfels Av over IH 10 carry?

About 12,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S New Braunfels Av over IH 10?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S New Braunfels Av over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.