US Bridges

IH10 EB to US54 EB over IH10 US54 Ramps E D a

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · JCT IH 10 & US 54 · Structure no. 240720212102222

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,677 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,430
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 EB to US54 EB over IH10 US54 Ramps E D a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 EB to US54 EB over IH10 US54 Ramps E D a in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 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 18,430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,920 by 2030. The structure is 3,677 ft (1,120.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH10 EB to US54 EB
CrossesIH10 US54 Ramps E D a
LocationJCT IH 10 & US 54
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7777, -106.44974
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+36 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,677 ft (1,120.8 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,430 (2010)
Projected traffic30,920 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 EB to US54 EB over IH10 US54 Ramps E D a built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is IH10 EB to US54 EB over IH10 US54 Ramps E D a 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH10 EB to US54 EB over IH10 US54 Ramps E D a carry?

About 18,430 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH10 EB to US54 EB over IH10 US54 Ramps E D a?

The structure is 3,677 ft (1,120.8 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 EB to US54 EB over IH10 US54 Ramps E D a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.