US Bridges

IH 410 Ebml over SH 16 / Spur 422

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 3.4 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150052105131

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 410 Ebml over SH 16 / Spur 422 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 410 Ebml over SH 16 / Spur 422 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 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 22,571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,050 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 410 Ebml
CrossesSH 16 / Spur 422
Location3.4 MI E of IH 35
RouteInterstate 410
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31999, -98.55305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,571 (2022)
Projected traffic32,050 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 410 Ebml over SH 16 / Spur 422 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is IH 410 Ebml over SH 16 / Spur 422 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 410 Ebml over SH 16 / Spur 422 carry?

About 22,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 410 Ebml over SH 16 / Spur 422?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 410 Ebml over SH 16 / Spur 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.