US Bridges

I-10 Wbl over E. Union Avenue

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.8 M E JCT I_10/NM-26 · Structure no. 000000000007267

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 Wbl over E. Union Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Wbl over E. 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 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-10 Wbl
CrossesE. Union Avenue
Location1.8 M E JCT I_10/NM-26
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.27739, -106.76179
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 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 width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 Wbl over E. 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 Wbl over E. 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 Wbl over E. Union Avenue carry?

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

How long is I-10 Wbl over E. Union Avenue?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Wbl over E. Union Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.