US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 12.2 MI E of JCT FM 793 · Structure no. 240720212105076

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,384
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 EB over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1961, 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 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 13,384 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDrain
Location12.2 MI E of JCT FM 793
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40842, -105.97246
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,384 (2019)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 IH 10 EB over Drain built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Drain 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 IH 10 EB over Drain carry?

About 13,384 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Drain?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.