US Bridges

I-10 Wbl/Ebl over Local Road

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 3.6 M-E of Ariz ST Line · Structure no. 000000000005852

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,043
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wbl/Ebl over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 Wbl/Ebl over Local Road in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, 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 18,043 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,538 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 Wbl/Ebl
CrossesLocal Road
Location3.6 M-E of Ariz ST Line
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.22737, -108.98864
Functional classRural 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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,043 (2023)
Projected traffic24,538 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 Wbl/Ebl over Local Road built?

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

What condition is I-10 Wbl/Ebl over Local Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Wbl/Ebl over Local Road carry?

About 18,043 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Wbl/Ebl over Local Road?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-10 Wbl/Ebl over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.