US Bridges

S U-Turn@callaghan over IH 10

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.55 MI S of Wurzbach RD · Structure no. 150150007212226

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S U-Turn@callaghan over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S U-Turn@callaghan over IH 10 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 20,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,990 by 2030. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS U-Turn@callaghan
CrossesIH 10
Location1.55 MI S of Wurzbach RD
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51097, -98.55231
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,293 (2020)
Projected traffic30,990 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S U-Turn@callaghan over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S U-Turn@callaghan over IH 10 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does S U-Turn@callaghan over IH 10 carry?

About 20,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S U-Turn@callaghan over IH 10?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S U-Turn@callaghan over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.