US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Cotton Ave & UPRR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.95 MI W of US 54 · Structure no. 240720212102247

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,850 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,457
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Cotton Ave & UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Cotton Ave & UPRR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 91,457 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,780 by 2033. The structure is 1,850 ft (563.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesCotton Ave & UPRR
Location1.95 MI W of US 54
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77248, -106.47274
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,850 ft (563.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,457 (2019)
Projected traffic122,780 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Cotton Ave & UPRR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Cotton Ave & UPRR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Cotton Ave & UPRR carry?

About 91,457 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Cotton Ave & UPRR?

The structure is 1,850 ft (563.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Cotton Ave & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.