US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over Mimbres River

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · 3.4 MI E of JCT US-180 · Structure no. 000000000006768

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,017
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over Mimbres River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Ebl over Mimbres River in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI-10 Ebl
CrossesMimbres River
Location3.4 MI E of JCT US-180
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.27849, -107.7027
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 Ebl over Mimbres River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Ebl over Mimbres River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Ebl over Mimbres River carry?

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

How long is I-10 Ebl over Mimbres River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over Mimbres River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.