US Bridges

IH 10 Ml over FM 1516

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 4.65 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150002502320

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml over FM 1516 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ml over FM 1516 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 93,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 144 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 Ml
CrossesFM 1516
Location4.65 MI E of IH 410
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45884, -98.31699
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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,700 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 FM 1516 built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Ml over FM 1516 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ml over FM 1516 carry?

About 93,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml over FM 1516?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ml over FM 1516?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.