US Bridges

IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · Vinton Interchange SE · Structure no. 240720212101215

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
134 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Drain in El Paso 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB Off Ramp
CrossesDrain
LocationVinton Interchange SE
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95679, -106.58107
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 WB Off Ramp over Drain built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Drain carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Drain?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.