US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Haul RD Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720212102204

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,802
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Haul RD Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Haul RD Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 70,802 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,780 by 2033. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesHaul RD Drain
Location3.6 MI S of SH 20
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80852, -106.52556
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,802 (2019)
Projected traffic84,780 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Haul RD Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Haul RD Drain 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 Haul RD Drain carry?

About 70,802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Haul RD Drain?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Haul RD Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.