US Bridges

IH10 WB to US54 WB over IH 10 & US 54

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · JCT I10 & US 54 · Structure no. 240720212102224

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 WB to US54 WB over IH 10 & US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 WB to US54 WB over IH 10 & US 54 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 5 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 8,995 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,890 by 2030. The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesIH10 WB to US54 WB
CrossesIH 10 & US 54
LocationJCT I10 & US 54
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77788, -106.44164
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,360 ft (414.5 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,995 (2023)
Projected traffic31,890 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 WB to US54 WB over IH 10 & US 54 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is IH10 WB to US54 WB over IH 10 & US 54 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 WB to US54 WB over IH 10 & US 54 carry?

About 8,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH10 WB to US54 WB over IH 10 & US 54?

The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 WB to US54 WB over IH 10 & US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.