US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Hawkins DR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of US 62 · Structure no. 240720212103237

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
67,103
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Hawkins DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 EB over Hawkins DR 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 67,103 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,970 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesHawkins DR
Location2.9 MI E of US 62
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7714, -106.37732
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.
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 width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,103 (2017)
Projected traffic132,970 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Hawkins DR built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Hawkins DR 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 Hawkins DR carry?

About 67,103 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Hawkins DR?

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 Hawkins DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.