US Bridges

I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Poor

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · I-10 MP 29.05 · Structure no. 000000000007412

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 7,619 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,361 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
LocationI-10 MP 29.05
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.31474, -108.61227
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,619 (2023)
Projected traffic10,361 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 7,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-10 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.