US Bridges

IH 10 WB over San Marcos River Relief

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of SH 80 · Structure no. 150950053502121

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,050 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
18,635
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over San Marcos River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over San Marcos River Relief in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,635 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,330 by 2033. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSan Marcos River Relief
Location1.10 MI E of SH 80
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65001, -97.64157
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,635 (2023)
Projected traffic16,330 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over San Marcos River Relief built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over San Marcos River Relief 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 10 WB over San Marcos River Relief carry?

About 18,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over San Marcos River Relief?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over San Marcos River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.