US Bridges

I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 4.2 MI N of Texas ST Line · Structure no. 000000000006045

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 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 34,678 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,162 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.2 MI N of Texas ST Line
RouteInterstate 10
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.0589, -106.6042
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,678 (2023)
Projected traffic47,162 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 34,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.