US Bridges

IH 10 over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of US 62 · Structure no. 240720212103136

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
157,140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 157,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,340 by 2033. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesUPRR & Buffalo Soldier
Location1.5 MI E of US 62
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78099, -106.39787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.2 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157,140 (2020)
Projected traffic259,340 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 10 over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier carry?

About 157,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.