US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.04 Mi. S. of Spur 37 · Structure no. 240720212101340

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,856
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Ebfr 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 1,856 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,598 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesArroyo
Location1.04 Mi. S. of Spur 37
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94248, -106.58313
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,856 (2021)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ebfr over Arroyo built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr 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 Ebfr over Arroyo carry?

About 1,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.