US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 4 MI E of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720212104286

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 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 2013, so it is 12 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4 MI E of Lp 375
RouteInterstate 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65249, -106.23486
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.