US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over Animas Street

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 23.0 M E Arizona ST Line · Structure no. 000000000007390

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,911
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over Animas Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Ebl over Animas Street in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 16,911 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,998 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesI-10 Ebl
CrossesAnimas Street
Location23.0 M E Arizona ST Line
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.34114, -108.70851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,911 (2023)
Projected traffic22,998 by 2043
Trucks45%
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 Ebl over Animas Street built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Ebl over Animas Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 Ebl over Animas Street carry?

About 16,911 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl over Animas Street?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over Animas Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.