US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over Cholla Road

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.6 M W JCT I-10 & I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006831

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,213
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over Cholla Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-10 Ebl over Cholla Road in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 35,213 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,889 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 Ebl
CrossesCholla Road
Location1.6 M W JCT I-10 & I-25
RouteInterstate 10
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.26542, -106.73864
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,213 (2023)
Projected traffic47,889 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ebl over Cholla Road built?

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

What condition is I-10 Ebl over Cholla Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Ebl over Cholla Road carry?

About 35,213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl over Cholla Road?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over Cholla Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.