US Bridges

Medical DR over IH 10

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of Wurzbach RD · Structure no. 150150007212273

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
197,520
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical DR over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medical DR over IH 10 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 197,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,186 by 2030. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMedical DR
CrossesIH 10
Location0.70 MI S of Wurzbach RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52303, -98.55552
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,520 (2010)
Projected traffic226,186 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Medical DR over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical DR 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 Medical DR over IH 10 carry?

About 197,520 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Medical DR over IH 10?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Medical DR over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.