US Bridges

IH 10 Ml over Marinez Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150002502319

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml over Marinez Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ml over Marinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 31,177 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,801 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 Ml
CrossesMarinez Creek
Location3.9 MI E of IH 410
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45528, -98.32873
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,177 (2022)
Projected traffic84,801 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Ml over Marinez Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ml over Marinez 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 Ml over Marinez Creek carry?

About 31,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml over Marinez Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ml over Marinez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.