US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Geronimo Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950053501064

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,349
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Geronimo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Geronimo Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 18,349 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,730 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesGeronimo Creek
Location0.60 MI E of SH 123
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59926, -97.93941
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,349 (2019)
Projected traffic17,730 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Geronimo Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Geronimo Creek 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 IH 10 EB over Geronimo Creek carry?

About 18,349 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Geronimo Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Geronimo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.