US Bridges

IH 10 over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of West Ave · Structure no. 150150007212073

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
204 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
190,646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Martinez Creek 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 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 190,646 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 266,904 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location2.7 MI S of West Ave
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.459, -98.51589
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,646 (2023)
Projected traffic266,904 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure16
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 Martinez Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 over Martinez Creek 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 Martinez Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 10 over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.