US Bridges

I-10 Wbl over NM-494

Good

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 22.7 M E Arizona St. Line · Structure no. 000000000009837

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,221
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wbl over NM-494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Wbl over NM-494 in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 12,221 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,387 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-10 Wbl
CrossesNM-494
Location22.7 M E Arizona St. Line
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.34258, -108.71263
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,221 (2020)
Projected traffic21,387 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 NM-494 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Wbl over NM-494 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Wbl over NM-494 carry?

About 12,221 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Wbl over NM-494?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Wbl over NM-494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.