US Bridges

IH 10 EB FR over Martinez Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150002502312

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,768
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB FR over Martinez Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB FR over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 9,768 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,597 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB FR
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location4.0 MI E of IH 410
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45499, -98.32846
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,768 (2023)
Projected traffic9,597 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB FR over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB FR over Martinez Creek 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 EB FR over Martinez Creek carry?

About 9,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB FR over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB FR over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.