US Bridges

Boracho Sta RD over IH 10

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 10.30 MI W of SH 118 · Structure no. 240550000303109

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boracho Sta RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boracho Sta RD over IH 10 in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBoracho Sta RD
CrossesIH 10
Location10.30 MI W of SH 118
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07162, -104.38965
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 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 traffic400 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Boracho Sta RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boracho Sta 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 Boracho Sta RD over IH 10 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boracho Sta RD over IH 10?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boracho Sta RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.