US Bridges

I-10 Wbl over Ramp E of I-10

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 7.4 MI E of I-10 EXIT-135 · Structure no. 000000000007265

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,122
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wbl over Ramp E of I-10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Wbl over Ramp E of I-10 in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 26,122 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,525 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-10 Wbl
CrossesRamp E of I-10
Location7.4 MI E of I-10 EXIT-135
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.27948, -106.7659
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,122 (2023)
Projected traffic35,525 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 Wbl over Ramp E of I-10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-10 Wbl over Ramp E of I-10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Wbl over Ramp E of I-10 carry?

About 26,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Wbl over Ramp E of I-10?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Wbl over Ramp E of I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.