US Bridges

IH10 WB over Copia Street (loop 478)

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 240720212102168

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,789
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 WB over Copia Street (loop 478) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 WB over Copia Street (loop 478) in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 92,789 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,840 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesIH10 WB
CrossesCopia Street (loop 478)
Location1.7 MI W of US 62
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77821, -106.45097
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,789 (2017)
Projected traffic122,840 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 IH10 WB over Copia Street (loop 478) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is IH10 WB over Copia Street (loop 478) 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does IH10 WB over Copia Street (loop 478) carry?

About 92,789 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH10 WB over Copia Street (loop 478)?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 WB over Copia Street (loop 478)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.