US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · 19.6 MI E of US-180/I-10 · Structure no. 000000000006689

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,017
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-10 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 20,017 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,223 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-10 Ebl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location19.6 MI E of US-180/I-10
RouteInterstate 10
CountyLuna County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.2403, -107.43174
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,017 (2023)
Projected traffic27,223 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Ebl 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 August 2024.

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

About 20,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.