US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150007208153

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
4 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 1988, 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 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 3,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 30 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
Location0.15 MI N of Lp 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59353, -98.59834
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,015 (2022)
Projected traffic4,221 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$14,000
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 1988.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Leon 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 July 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 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.