US Bridges

FM 1281 (horizon) over IH 10

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · FM 1281 & IH 10 · Structure no. 240720212104233

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1281 (horizon) over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1281 (horizon) over IH 10 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 22,870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,020 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1281 (horizon)
CrossesIH 10
LocationFM 1281 & IH 10
RouteState Highway 1281
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65947, -106.24009
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,870 (2013)
Projected traffic32,020 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1281 (horizon) over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 1281 (horizon) over IH 10 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 FM 1281 (horizon) over IH 10 carry?

About 22,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1281 (horizon) over IH 10?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1281 (horizon) over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.