US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 4.75 MI S of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720212101038

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Drain is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesDrain
Location4.75 MI S of Lp 375
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84094, -106.56945
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2013)
Projected traffic690 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbfr over Drain carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Drain?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.