US Bridges

I-10 Wbl over Loop 002-2

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · West Deming Interchange · Structure no. 000000000006811

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wbl over Loop 002-2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Wbl over Loop 002-2 in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 5 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 16,508 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,450 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-10 Wbl
CrossesLoop 002-2
LocationWest Deming Interchange
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.26819, -107.77724
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,508 (2022)
Projected traffic22,450 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 Loop 002-2 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-10 Wbl over Loop 002-2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 Wbl over Loop 002-2 carry?

About 16,508 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Wbl over Loop 002-2?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Wbl over Loop 002-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.