US Bridges

IH 10 WB Ramp over Schuster Avenue

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of N Mesa ST · Structure no. 240720212102288

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB Ramp over Schuster Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB Ramp over Schuster Avenue in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,550 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB Ramp
CrossesSchuster Avenue
Location0.8 MI W of N Mesa ST
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76645, -106.50733
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2010)
Projected traffic16,550 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB Ramp over Schuster Avenue built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB Ramp over Schuster Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB Ramp over Schuster Avenue carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB Ramp over Schuster Avenue?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB Ramp over Schuster Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.