US Bridges

IH 10 Wbml over Balcones Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · @ Kendall County Line · Structure no. 150150007207101

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,756
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbml over Balcones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbml 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 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 28,756 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,030 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbml
CrossesBalcones Creek
Location@ Kendall County Line
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73875, -98.68724
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 inspectionJune 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,756 (2018)
Projected traffic31,030 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbml over Balcones Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Wbml over Balcones 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbml over Balcones Creek carry?

About 28,756 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbml over Balcones Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbml over Balcones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.