US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · 4.7 MI W Dona Ana Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000006692

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad 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 19,920 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,091 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 Ebl
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location4.7 MI W Dona Ana Co.Line
RouteInterstate 10
CountyLuna County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.23975, -107.37716
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,920 (2023)
Projected traffic27,091 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-10 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 19,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.