US Bridges

I-10 Wb/Eb over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 10.1 M S of JCT I-10/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006337

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wb/Eb over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 Wb/Eb over Unnamed Waterway in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 44,285 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,227 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 Wb/Eb
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location10.1 M S of JCT I-10/I-25
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.13321, -106.64342
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,285 (2023)
Projected traffic60,227 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 Wb/Eb over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Wb/Eb 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Wb/Eb over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 44,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Wb/Eb over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Wb/Eb over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.