US Bridges

WTA/HORIZONFM1281 over IH 10

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · FM 1281 & IH 10 · Structure no. 240720212104283

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WTA/HORIZONFM1281 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying WTA/HORIZONFM1281 over IH 10 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 22,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,800 by 2027. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWTA/HORIZONFM1281
CrossesIH 10
LocationFM 1281 & IH 10
RouteState Highway 1281
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65975, -106.24035
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 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2009)
Projected traffic30,800 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WTA/HORIZONFM1281 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is WTA/HORIZONFM1281 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 WTA/HORIZONFM1281 over IH 10 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is WTA/HORIZONFM1281 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 40 ft wide.

Who owns WTA/HORIZONFM1281 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.