US Bridges

IH 10 over SH 20 (mesa) & Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · IH 10 at SH 20 (mesa) · Structure no. 240720212101311

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
678 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,723
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over SH 20 (mesa) & Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over SH 20 (mesa) & Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 102,723 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,100 by 2035. The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesSH 20 (mesa) & Drain
LocationIH 10 at SH 20 (mesa)
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83963, -106.57048
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length678 ft (206.7 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,723 (2019)
Projected traffic105,100 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over SH 20 (mesa) & Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over SH 20 (mesa) & 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over SH 20 (mesa) & Drain carry?

About 102,723 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over SH 20 (mesa) & Drain?

The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over SH 20 (mesa) & Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.