US Bridges

IH 10 EB over IH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr)

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000301178

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,475
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over IH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over IH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr) 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 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 8,475 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 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).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesIH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr)
Location0.80 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03977, -104.81718
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,475 (2019)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2033
Trucks62%
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 EB over IH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr) built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over IH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr) 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over IH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr) carry?

About 8,475 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over IH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over IH 10 Bus Lp (ross Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.