US Bridges

IH 10 Wbml over US 87

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of Kerr CO LN · Structure no. 151310014215186

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,430
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbml over US 87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbml over US 87 in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,430 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbml
CrossesUS 87
Location1.1 MI E of Kerr CO LN
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98026, -98.90387
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,430 (2013)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbml over US 87 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbml over US 87 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 IH 10 Wbml over US 87 carry?

About 8,430 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbml over US 87?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbml over US 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.