US Bridges

Johns RD over IH 10

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 1.7 MI SE of US 87 Bus · Structure no. 151310007206131

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns RD over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johns RD over IH 10 in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesJohns RD
CrossesIH 10
Location1.7 MI SE of US 87 Bus
RouteCounty Highway 112
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79523, -98.75234
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2012)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Johns RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johns RD over IH 10 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Johns RD over IH 10 carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Johns RD over IH 10?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Johns RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.