US Bridges

NM-80 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · Junction of I-10/NM-80 · Structure no. 000000000005805

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-80 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-80 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 6 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNM-80
CrossesI-10 Ebl/Wbl
LocationJunction of I-10/NM-80
RouteState Highway 80
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.23766, -108.95402
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2023)
Projected traffic459 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NM-80 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is NM-80 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NM-80 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-80 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NM-80 over I-10 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.