US Bridges

IH 10 over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI N 0F Vance Jackson · Structure no. 150150007212078

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
209,030
2023 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 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 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 209,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 292,642 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDrain
Location0.8 MI N 0F Vance Jackson
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48933, -98.5456
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,030 (2023)
Projected traffic292,642 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure18
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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is IH 10 over Drain 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 Drain carry?

About 209,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drain?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.