US Bridges

Prospect ST over IH 10

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of SH20 (mesa) · Structure no. 240720212102189

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect ST over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect ST 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 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 4,970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,546 by 2031. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect ST
CrossesIH 10
Location0.25 MI SW of SH20 (mesa)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76038, -106.49398
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2009)
Projected traffic7,546 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect ST over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is Prospect ST 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 Prospect ST over IH 10 carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Prospect ST over IH 10?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect ST over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.