US Bridges

IH 10 over US 62 (paisano)

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.23 MI E of US 54 · Structure no. 240720212102161

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
164,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over US 62 (paisano) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over US 62 (paisano) 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 164,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,340 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesUS 62 (paisano)
Location1.23 MI E of US 54
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77762, -106.42205
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164,800 (2020)
Projected traffic259,340 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over US 62 (paisano) built?

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

What condition is IH 10 over US 62 (paisano) 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 over US 62 (paisano) carry?

About 164,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over US 62 (paisano)?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over US 62 (paisano)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.