US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 659 · Structure no. 240720212104040

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 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 16,960 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,750 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of FM 659
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71879, -106.30248
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,960 (2013)
Projected traffic23,750 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch 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 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16,960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.