US Bridges

FR-1004 over I-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 4.6 M E JCT NM-338/I-10 · Structure no. 000000000006114

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-1004 over I-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR-1004 over I-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFR-1004
CrossesI-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69
Location4.6 M E JCT NM-338/I-10
RouteState Highway 1004
Coordinates32.31783, -108.81483
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-1004 over I-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-1004 over I-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69 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 FR-1004 over I-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69 carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR-1004 over I-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FR-1004 over I-10 EB and WB @ MP15.69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.