NM-338 over I-10 EB and WB
FairHidalgo County, New Mexico · Junction of I-10/NM-338 · Structure no. 000000000006113
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 259 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-338 over I-10 EB and WB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-338 over I-10 EB and WB in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-338 over I-10 EB and WB built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-338 over I-10 EB and WB 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 2023.
How much traffic does NM-338 over I-10 EB and WB carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-338 over I-10 EB and WB?
The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NM-338 over I-10 EB and WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.