US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Bluff Channel

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 659 · Structure no. 240720212104112

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
43,749
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Bluff Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 EB 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 43,749 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 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesBluff Channel
Location0.2 MI E of FM 659
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7185, -106.30281
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,749 (2017)
Projected traffic63,720 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 EB 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 EB 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 EB over Bluff Channel carry?

About 43,749 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB 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 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Bluff Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.