US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Franklin Ave

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of SH20 (mesa) · Structure no. 240720212102188

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Franklin Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Franklin Ave 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 65,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,300 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesFranklin Ave
Location0.45 MI SW of SH20 (mesa)
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75906, -106.4967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,930 (2013)
Projected traffic92,300 by 2033
Trucks9%
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$565,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Franklin Ave built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Franklin Ave 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 IH 10 EB over Franklin Ave carry?

About 65,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Franklin Ave?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Franklin Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.