US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Arroyo

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 2.06 Mi. N. of Sl 375 · Structure no. 240720212101339

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Arroyo 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 2,858 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,001 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesArroyo
Location2.06 Mi. N. of Sl 375
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93832, -106.58241
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,858 (2021)
Projected traffic4,001 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Wbfr over Arroyo built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Arroyo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbfr over Arroyo carry?

About 2,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Arroyo?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.