US Bridges

IH 10 Ebml over Lp 1604 EB & Wbfr

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · IH10 & LP1604 Interchange · Structure no. 150150007208157

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
499 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80,496
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebml over Lp 1604 EB & Wbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ebml over Lp 1604 EB & Wbfr in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 80,496 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,694 by 2042. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Ebml
CrossesLp 1604 EB & Wbfr
LocationIH10 & LP1604 Interchange
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59043, -98.59851
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,496 (2022)
Projected traffic112,694 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Ebml over Lp 1604 EB & Wbfr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IH 10 Ebml over Lp 1604 EB & Wbfr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ebml over Lp 1604 EB & Wbfr carry?

About 80,496 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebml over Lp 1604 EB & Wbfr?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebml over Lp 1604 EB & Wbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.