US Bridges

I-10 WB over NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R

Poor

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 7.2 MI E of I-10 Exit 135 · Structure no. 000000000009266

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
642 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,859
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB over NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-10 WB over NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,448 by 2042. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesI-10 WB
CrossesNM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R
Location7.2 MI E of I-10 Exit 135
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.28127, -106.77019
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,859 (2022)
Projected traffic32,448 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 WB over NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 WB over NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 WB over NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R carry?

About 23,859 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-10 WB over NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB over NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.