US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 150150002502185

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Salado Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Salado Creek 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 46,192 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,125 by 2042. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSalado Creek
Location1.45 MI E of US 87
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41793, -98.42644
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: 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 spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,192 (2023)
Projected traffic59,125 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Salado Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Salado 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Salado Creek carry?

About 46,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Salado Creek?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.