US Bridges

Woodlawn Ave over IH 10 Lower Level

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of SP 421 · Structure no. 150150007212036

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,653
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn Ave over IH 10 Lower Level is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Woodlawn Ave over IH 10 Lower Level in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5,653 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,914 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesWoodlawn Ave
CrossesIH 10 Lower Level
Location0.60 MI N of SP 421
RouteCity Street 7970
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45294, -98.51549
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,653 (2020)
Projected traffic7,914 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlawn Ave over IH 10 Lower Level built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Woodlawn Ave 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 Woodlawn Ave over IH 10 Lower Level carry?

About 5,653 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodlawn Ave over IH 10 Lower Level?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn Ave over IH 10 Lower Level?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.