US Bridges

IH 10 EB on Ramp over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · Vinton Interchange SW · Structure no. 240720212101216

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
132 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB on Ramp over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 EB on 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB on Ramp
CrossesDrain
LocationVinton Interchange SW
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95695, -106.5852
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB on Ramp over Drain built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB on Ramp 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 EB on Ramp over Drain carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB on Ramp over Drain?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB on Ramp over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.