US Bridges

Kansas ST over IH 10

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.13 MI NW of SH20 (mesa) · Structure no. 240720212102199

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas ST over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kansas ST over IH 10 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,441 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,064 by 2030. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas ST
CrossesIH 10
Location0.13 MI NW of SH20 (mesa)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76362, -106.48885
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,441 (2022)
Projected traffic32,064 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kansas ST over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas 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 Kansas ST over IH 10 carry?

About 4,441 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kansas ST over IH 10?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas ST over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.