US Bridges

S Walters ST over IH 10

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.75 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150002502177

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,465
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Walters ST over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Walters ST 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 3,465 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,851 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Walters ST
CrossesIH 10
Location1.75 MI E of IH 37
RouteCity Street 6090
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40168, -98.45237
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,465 (2020)
Projected traffic4,851 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Walters ST over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is S Walters ST 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 Walters ST over IH 10 carry?

About 3,465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Walters ST over IH 10?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S Walters ST over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.