US Bridges

FM 2538 over IH 10 Ml

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 6.25 MI NE of FM 1604 · Structure no. 150150002502338

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,362
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2538 over IH 10 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2538 over IH 10 Ml in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,362 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,907 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2538
CrossesIH 10 Ml
Location6.25 MI NE of FM 1604
RouteState Highway 2538
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49779, -98.19564
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,362 (2022)
Projected traffic1,907 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 2538 over IH 10 Ml built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2538 over IH 10 Ml 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2538 over IH 10 Ml carry?

About 1,362 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2538 over IH 10 Ml?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2538 over IH 10 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.