US Bridges

LOOP-0002-2 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · 2.6 M E JCT I-10/ US-180 · Structure no. 000000000006820

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,535
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LOOP-0002-2 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LOOP-0002-2 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl 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 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,087 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLOOP-0002-2
CrossesI-10 Ebl and Wbl
Location2.6 M E JCT I-10/ US-180
RouteState Highway 22
CountyLuna County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.27604, -107.71322
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2023)
Projected traffic2,087 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LOOP-0002-2 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl built?

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

What condition is LOOP-0002-2 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LOOP-0002-2 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is LOOP-0002-2 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LOOP-0002-2 over I-10 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.