US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150007208255

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 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 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 250 ft (76.2 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
Location0.65 MI N of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6002, -98.59963
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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 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 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.