US Bridges

Espada Rd. over IH 410

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of Spur 536 · Structure no. 150150052106161

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espada Rd. over IH 410 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Espada Rd. over IH 410 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEspada Rd.
CrossesIH 410
Location1.2 MI E of Spur 536
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32182, -98.45826
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Espada Rd. over IH 410 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espada Rd. over IH 410 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Espada Rd. over IH 410 carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Espada Rd. over IH 410?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Espada Rd. over IH 410?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.