US Bridges

IH10 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · FM 1281 & IH 10 · Structure no. 240720212104048

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH10 over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 30,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,740 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH10
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationFM 1281 & IH 10
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65934, -106.23957
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,850 (2020)
Projected traffic43,740 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IH10 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 IH10 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 30,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH10 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH10 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.