US Bridges

I-10 WB over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 4.0 MI E of US-70/LORDSBG · Structure no. 000000000009367

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-10 WB over Unnamed Waterway in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 19 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 7,619 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,361 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 WB
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.0 MI E of US-70/LORDSBG
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.3313, -108.64495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,619 (2023)
Projected traffic10,361 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 WB over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-10 WB over Unnamed Waterway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 WB over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is I-10 WB over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.