US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over Local Road (nm 359)

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 2.4 MI E of I-10 EXIT-135 · Structure no. 000000000007169

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over Local Road (nm 359) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Ebl over Local Road (nm 359) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 19,253 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,184 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 Ebl
CrossesLocal Road (nm 359)
Location2.4 MI E of I-10 EXIT-135
RouteInterstate 10
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.28623, -106.84334
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,253 (2023)
Projected traffic26,184 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 Local Road (nm 359) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Ebl over Local Road (nm 359) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 Ebl over Local Road (nm 359) carry?

About 19,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl over Local Road (nm 359)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over Local Road (nm 359)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.