US Bridges

SP 53 (utsa Blvd) over IH 10

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.08 MI S of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150007208295

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 53 (utsa Blvd) over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SP 53 (utsa Blvd) over IH 10 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,920 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 53 (utsa Blvd)
CrossesIH 10
Location1.08 MI S of Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 53
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57533, -98.59503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2011)
Projected traffic29,920 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 53 (utsa Blvd) over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 53 (utsa Blvd) over IH 10 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 2022.

How much traffic does SP 53 (utsa Blvd) over IH 10 carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SP 53 (utsa Blvd) over IH 10?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SP 53 (utsa Blvd) over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.