US Bridges

IH 10 over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of Huebner RD · Structure no. 150150007212052

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
181,087
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 181,087 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,522 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDrain
Location1.0 MI S of Huebner RD
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53551, -98.5667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181,087 (2022)
Projected traffic253,522 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over Drain 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 over Drain carry?

About 181,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.