IH 10 WB over Bluff Channel
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 659 · Structure no. 240720212104111
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,946
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 WB over Bluff Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 WB over Bluff Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 42,946 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,720 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 WB over Bluff Channel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is IH 10 WB over Bluff Channel 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 WB over Bluff Channel carry?
About 42,946 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB over Bluff Channel?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB over Bluff Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.