US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo #3

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 4.75 MI S of Sl 375 · Structure no. 240720212101313

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo #3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo #3 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,700 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesArroyo #3
Location4.75 MI S of Sl 375
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84035, -106.57117
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2015)
Projected traffic30,700 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 Ebfr over Arroyo #3 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo #3 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 Ebfr over Arroyo #3 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo #3?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.