US Bridges

IH10 & IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720212104285

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 & IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH10 & IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 320 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIH10 & IH 10 Wbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.0 MI E of Lp 375
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65303, -106.23452
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width320 ft (97.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 IH10 & IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IH10 & IH 10 Wbfr 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 IH10 & IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH10 & IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 320 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 & IH 10 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.