US Bridges

I-10 Wbl over Tortugas Arroyo

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 8.8 MI E of I-10 Exit 135 · Structure no. 000000000007269

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
35,213
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wbl over Tortugas Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-10 Wbl over Tortugas Arroyo in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 35,213 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,889 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 Wbl
CrossesTortugas Arroyo
Location8.8 MI E of I-10 Exit 135
RouteInterstate 10
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.26913, -106.74553
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Tortugas Arroyo built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Wbl over Tortugas Arroyo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Wbl over Tortugas Arroyo carry?

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

How long is I-10 Wbl over Tortugas Arroyo?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Wbl over Tortugas Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.