US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr Mesapar over Open Land

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · .36 Mi. N. of Executive · Structure no. 240720212102352

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,786 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr Mesapar over Open Land is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbfr Mesapar over Open Land in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2040. The structure is 1,786 ft (544.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbfr Mesapar
CrossesOpen Land
Location.36 Mi. N. of Executive
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80073, -106.5194
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,786 ft (544.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2020)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 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 Wbfr Mesapar over Open Land built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr Mesapar over Open Land 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbfr Mesapar over Open Land carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr Mesapar over Open Land?

The structure is 1,786 ft (544.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr Mesapar over Open Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.