US Bridges

IH 10 WB over US 90 / SH 54

Good

Culberson County, Texas · JCT IH 10 & US 90 · Structure no. 240550000211165

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,975
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over US 90 / SH 54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over US 90 / SH 54 in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 6,975 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,220 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUS 90 / SH 54
LocationJCT IH 10 & US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03695, -104.83088
Functional classRural 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,975 (2019)
Projected traffic8,220 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over US 90 / SH 54 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over US 90 / SH 54 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over US 90 / SH 54 carry?

About 6,975 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over US 90 / SH 54?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over US 90 / SH 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.