US Bridges

IH 10 over Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.38 MI E of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720212104277

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,485
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 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,485 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,010 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDrain
Location1.38 MI E of Lp 375
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68699, -106.26808
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic24,485 (2020)
Projected traffic93,010 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Drain carry?

About 24,485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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.