US Bridges

IH 10 WB over SH 16

Good

Kerr County, Texas · IH 10 WB over SH 16 · Structure no. 151330014214107

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,608
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over SH 16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over SH 16 in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,608 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2033. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSH 16
LocationIH 10 WB over SH 16
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07066, -99.11114
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 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 traffic9,608 (2022)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 WB over SH 16 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over SH 16 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over SH 16 carry?

About 9,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over SH 16?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over SH 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.