US Bridges

IH 10 EB over FM 659 / Zaragoza RD

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · JCT IH 10 & FM 659 · Structure no. 240720212103250

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,217
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over FM 659 / Zaragoza RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 EB over FM 659 / Zaragoza RD in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 28 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 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 37,217 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,330 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesFM 659 / Zaragoza RD
LocationJCT IH 10 & FM 659
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72046, -106.30483
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,217 (2017)
Projected traffic55,330 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 FM 659 / Zaragoza RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IH 10 EB over FM 659 / Zaragoza RD 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 FM 659 / Zaragoza RD carry?

About 37,217 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over FM 659 / Zaragoza RD?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over FM 659 / Zaragoza RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.