US Bridges

E Missouri Ave over IH 10

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.22 MI E of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720212102176

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Missouri Ave over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Missouri Ave over IH 10 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,318 by 2027. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Missouri Ave
CrossesIH 10
Location0.22 MI E of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76406, -106.48649
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,820 (2022)
Projected traffic52,318 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$55,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Missouri Ave over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Missouri Ave over IH 10 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E Missouri Ave over IH 10 carry?

About 13,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Missouri Ave over IH 10?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns E Missouri Ave over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.