US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Piedras ST

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 240720212102278

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,207
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Piedras ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Piedras ST 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 89,207 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,375 by 2030. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesPiedras ST
Location3.0 MI W of US 62
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77829, -106.46154
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,207 (2017)
Projected traffic106,375 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Piedras ST built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over Piedras ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Piedras ST carry?

About 89,207 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Piedras ST?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Piedras ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.