US Bridges

IH 10 EB over W Poplar ST

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of SP 421 · Structure no. 150150007212041

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
594 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
96,612
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over W Poplar ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over W Poplar ST in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 5 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 96,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,256 by 2042. The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesW Poplar ST
Location0.75 MI SE of SP 421
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44281, -98.51457
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length594 ft (181.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,612 (2023)
Projected traffic135,256 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over W Poplar ST built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 10 EB over W Poplar ST 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 EB over W Poplar ST carry?

About 96,612 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over W Poplar ST?

The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over W Poplar ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.