US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 659 · Structure no. 240720212104041

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,590
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 31,590 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,220 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of FM 659
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71831, -106.30305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,590 (2013)
Projected traffic44,220 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch built?

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

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

About 31,590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.