US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over Union Avenue

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.8 M E JCT I-10/NM-26 · Structure no. 000000000007266

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,213
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over Union Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Ebl over Union Avenue 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 35,213 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,889 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-10 Ebl
CrossesUnion Avenue
Location1.8 M E JCT I-10/NM-26
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.27724, -106.7619
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ebl over Union Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-10 Ebl over Union Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Ebl over Union Avenue carry?

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

How long is I-10 Ebl over Union Avenue?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over Union Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.