US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.93 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150007208146

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 57 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 3,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.93 MI N of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60429, -98.60075
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,015 (2022)
Projected traffic4,221 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

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

About 3,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.