US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Sunland Pk RD · Structure no. 240720212102150

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
234 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
62,695
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Drain is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 WB over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 62 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 5 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 62,695 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesDrain
Location0.5 MI S of Sunland Pk RD
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80997, -106.54347
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,695 (2019)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is IH 10 WB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Drain carry?

About 62,695 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Drain?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.