US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Airway Blvd

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of US 62 · Structure no. 240720212103235

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,584
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Airway Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 EB over Airway Blvd in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 91,584 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,670 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesAirway Blvd
Location1.9 MI E of US 62
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77848, -106.39267
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,584 (2017)
Projected traffic129,670 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over Airway Blvd built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Airway Blvd 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 EB over Airway Blvd carry?

About 91,584 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Airway Blvd?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Airway Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.