US Bridges

L-00021 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl

Poor

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 24.7 M E Ariz ST Line · Structure no. 000000000007301

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00021 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-00021 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,541 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesL-00021
CrossesI-10 Ebl and Wbl
Location24.7 M E Ariz ST Line
RouteState Highway 21
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.33946, -108.67957
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2023)
Projected traffic3,541 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00021 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl built?

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

What condition is L-00021 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does L-00021 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is L-00021 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns L-00021 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.