IH 10 WB over Drain
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of Nm ST Line · Structure no. 240720212101008
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,140
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 WB over Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 21,140 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,600 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 WB over Drain built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 WB over Drain 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Drain carry?
About 21,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB over Drain?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.