US Bridges

IH10 WB over Spillway

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 240720212102172

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95,132
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 WB over Spillway is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH10 WB over Spillway in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1963, 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 95,132 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,670 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH10 WB
CrossesSpillway
Location0.8 MI W of US 62
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77756, -106.4357
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,132 (2017)
Projected traffic129,670 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 WB over Spillway built?

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

What condition is IH10 WB over Spillway 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH10 WB over Spillway carry?

About 95,132 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH10 WB over Spillway?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 WB over Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.