US Bridges

Plateau RD over IH 10

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 17.00 MI W of SH 118 · Structure no. 240550000302138

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plateau RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plateau RD over IH 10 in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPlateau RD
CrossesIH 10
Location17.00 MI W of SH 118
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06209, -104.50135
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Plateau RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plateau RD over IH 10 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 Plateau RD over IH 10 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Plateau RD over IH 10?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Plateau RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.