US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Chelsea Drive

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 240720212102160

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90,675
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Chelsea Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Chelsea Drive in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 6 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 90,675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,670 by 2033. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesChelsea Drive
Location0.2 MI W of US 62
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7773, -106.42551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,675 (2017)
Projected traffic129,670 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Chelsea Drive built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Chelsea Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Chelsea Drive carry?

About 90,675 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Chelsea Drive?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Chelsea Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.