US Bridges

I-10 Wbl over Rio Grande/Local RD

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 3.5 MI E I-10 EXIT-135 · Structure no. 000000000007172

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
984 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
19,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wbl over Rio Grande/Local RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Wbl over Rio Grande/Local RD in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 19,253 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,184 by 2043. The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 Wbl
CrossesRio Grande/Local RD
Location3.5 MI E I-10 EXIT-135
RouteInterstate 10
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.29065, -106.8251
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length984 ft (299.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 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 and waterway
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 Wbl over Rio Grande/Local RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-10 Wbl over Rio Grande/Local RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 Wbl over Rio Grande/Local RD carry?

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

How long is I-10 Wbl over Rio Grande/Local RD?

The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Wbl over Rio Grande/Local RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.