US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Schuster ST

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 5.7 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 240720212102185

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,988
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Schuster ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Schuster ST 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 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 67,988 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,183 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSchuster ST
Location5.7 MI W of US 62
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76623, -106.50798
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,988 (2022)
Projected traffic95,183 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Schuster ST built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Schuster ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Schuster ST carry?

About 67,988 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Schuster ST?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Schuster ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.