US Bridges

IH 10 over Fulton Ave

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of West Ave · Structure no. 150150007212071

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190,646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Fulton Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over Fulton Ave in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 190,646 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 266,904 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 156 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesFulton Ave
Location2.50 MI S of West Ave
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46162, -98.51591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.6 m)
Roadway width151 ft (45.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,646 (2023)
Projected traffic266,904 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over Fulton Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is IH 10 over Fulton Ave 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 over Fulton Ave carry?

About 190,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Fulton Ave?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Fulton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.