US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · JCT FM 1281 & IH 10 · Structure no. 240720212104213

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,970
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,970 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationJCT FM 1281 & IH 10
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65872, -106.24006
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic3,970 (2013)
Projected traffic5,560 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 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 3,970 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.