US Bridges

Fredericksburg RD over IH 10 Lower Level

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of SP 421 · Structure no. 150150007212035

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,645
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredericksburg RD over IH 10 Lower Level is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fredericksburg RD over IH 10 Lower Level in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 11,645 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,468 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesFredericksburg RD
CrossesIH 10 Lower Level
Location0.65 MI N of SP 421
RouteState Highway 345
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45357, -98.51544
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,645 (2022)
Projected traffic17,468 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fredericksburg RD over IH 10 Lower Level built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fredericksburg RD over IH 10 Lower Level 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 Fredericksburg RD over IH 10 Lower Level carry?

About 11,645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fredericksburg RD over IH 10 Lower Level?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Fredericksburg RD over IH 10 Lower Level?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.