US Bridges

IH 10 over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 793 · Structure no. 240720212104057

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,045
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 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 25,045 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,580 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI W of FM 793
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52271, -106.13368
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,045 (2020)
Projected traffic32,580 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 IH 10 over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is IH 10 over Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Drain carry?

About 25,045 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drain?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.