US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over 8th Street

Good

Luna County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI W of US-180/I-10 · Structure no. 000000000006812

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,526
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over 8th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Ebl over 8th Street in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 14,526 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,755 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-10 Ebl
Crosses8th Street
Location0.5 MI W of US-180/I-10
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates32.26911, -107.76872
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,526 (2023)
Projected traffic19,755 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Ebl over 8th Street built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-10 Ebl over 8th Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 Ebl over 8th Street carry?

About 14,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl over 8th Street?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over 8th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.