US Bridges

IH 10 WB Upper Lev over Fredericksburg - Poplar

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · Mulberry to Frio ST · Structure no. 150150007212206

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
8,955 ft
68 main spans
Daily traffic
81,813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB Upper Lev over Fredericksburg - Poplar is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IH 10 WB Upper Lev over Fredericksburg - Poplar in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 81,813 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,720 by 2042. The structure is 8,955 ft (2,729.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB Upper Lev
CrossesFredericksburg - Poplar
LocationMulberry to Frio ST
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44289, -98.51438
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans68 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length8,955 ft (2,729.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,813 (2023)
Projected traffic122,720 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB Upper Lev over Fredericksburg - Poplar built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB Upper Lev over Fredericksburg - Poplar 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 WB Upper Lev over Fredericksburg - Poplar carry?

About 81,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB Upper Lev over Fredericksburg - Poplar?

The structure is 8,955 ft (2,729.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB Upper Lev over Fredericksburg - Poplar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.