US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150007208029

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
256 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
149,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Leon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 EB over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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 149,520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,328 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.65 MI N of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60051, -98.60037
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck45 ft (13.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,520 (2022)
Projected traffic209,328 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Leon 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 over Leon Creek carry?

About 149,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Leon Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.