US Bridges

I-10 Wbl over Turbine Station Road

Good

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 5.0 MI W Grant/Hidalgo Cl · Structure no. 000000000007275

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wbl over Turbine Station Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Wbl over Turbine Station Road in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,351 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,877 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 Wbl
CrossesTurbine Station Road
Location5.0 MI W Grant/Hidalgo Cl
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.31215, -108.60739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,351 (2022)
Projected traffic20,877 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Wbl over Turbine Station Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Wbl over Turbine Station Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 Wbl over Turbine Station Road carry?

About 15,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Wbl over Turbine Station Road?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Wbl over Turbine Station Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.