US Bridges

I-10 Ebl over Abandoned R/R

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · 1.4 M E JCT I-10/US-180 · Structure no. 000000000006818

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Ebl over Abandoned R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Ebl over Abandoned R/R in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 18,775 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,534 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 Ebl
CrossesAbandoned R/R
Location1.4 M E JCT I-10/US-180
RouteInterstate 10
CountyLuna County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.27317, -107.73571
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,775 (2023)
Projected traffic25,534 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Abandoned R/R built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-10 Ebl over Abandoned R/R 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 Ebl over Abandoned R/R carry?

About 18,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Ebl over Abandoned R/R?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Ebl over Abandoned R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.