US Bridges

Valley Hi Drive over IH 410

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150052105046

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,265
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Hi Drive over IH 410 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Hi Drive over IH 410 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 24,265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Hi Drive
CrossesIH 410
Location1.2 MI S of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38044, -98.64152
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,265 (2020)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Hi Drive over IH 410 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Hi Drive over IH 410 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Hi Drive over IH 410 carry?

About 24,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Hi Drive over IH 410?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Hi Drive over IH 410?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.