US Bridges

IH 10 over Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 6.1 MI E of FM 793 · Structure no. 240720212105067

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,671
2018 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 1961 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 64 years old, older 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 24,671 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,400 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDrain
Location6.1 MI E of FM 793
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46362, -106.05122
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,671 (2018)
Projected traffic25,400 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 IH 10 over Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Drain carry?

About 24,671 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.