US Bridges

IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet

Good

El Paso County, Texas · .50 MI S. of Sunland Park · Structure no. 240720212102335

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12,110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2035. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB Off Ramp
CrossesOxidation Dam Outlet
Location.50 MI S. of Sunland Park
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81013, -106.54322
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,110 (2018)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet carry?

About 12,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB Off Ramp over Oxidation Dam Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.