US Bridges

IH10 WB On-Ramp over IH 10 WB to US 54

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.7 MI W JCT I-10 & US62 · Structure no. 240720212102228

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
759 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,520
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 WB On-Ramp over IH 10 WB to US 54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 WB On-Ramp over IH 10 WB to US 54 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973, 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 18,520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,930 by 2033. The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH10 WB On-Ramp
CrossesIH 10 WB to US 54
Location0.7 MI W JCT I-10 & US62
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77777, -106.43489
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length759 ft (231.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,520 (2013)
Projected traffic25,930 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 WB On-Ramp over IH 10 WB to US 54 built?

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

What condition is IH10 WB On-Ramp over IH 10 WB to 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 On-Ramp over IH 10 WB to US 54 carry?

About 18,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH10 WB On-Ramp over IH 10 WB to US 54?

The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 WB On-Ramp over IH 10 WB to US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.