US Bridges

IH 410 SB over FM 78 SPRR Binz Englem

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.00 Mi. NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150052106217

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
34,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 410 SB over FM 78 SPRR Binz Englem is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 410 SB over FM 78 SPRR Binz Englem in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 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 34,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,230 by 2033. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 410 SB
CrossesFM 78 SPRR Binz Englem
Location2.00 Mi. NW of IH 10
RouteInterstate 410
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45993, -98.40434
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,450 (2013)
Projected traffic48,230 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB over FM 78 SPRR Binz Englem built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IH 410 SB over FM 78 SPRR Binz Englem 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 410 SB over FM 78 SPRR Binz Englem carry?

About 34,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 410 SB over FM 78 SPRR Binz Englem?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 410 SB over FM 78 SPRR Binz Englem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.