US Bridges

IH 10 EB Access RD over Balcones Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · @ Kendall County Line · Structure no. 150150007207099

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB Access RD over Balcones Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 EB Access RD over Balcones Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,030 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB Access RD
CrossesBalcones Creek
Location@ Kendall County Line
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73854, -98.68788
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2013)
Projected traffic4,030 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB Access RD over Balcones Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB Access RD over Balcones 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB Access RD over Balcones Creek carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB Access RD over Balcones Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB Access RD over Balcones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.