IH 10 WB over Madden Arroyo

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of FM 2217 · Structure no. 241160000205096

Built: 1963; 62 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected August 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 200 ft; 7 main spans
Daily traffic: 12,380; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Madden Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 WB over Madden Arroyo in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1963, 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 5 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 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB

CrossesMadden Arroyo

Location1.40 MI W of FM 2217

RouteInterstate 10

CountyHudspeth County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.21694, -105.76112

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionAugust 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

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating56 US tons

Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans7

Design loadHS 20

Structure length200 ft (61 m)

Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,380 (2019)

Projected traffic12,730 by 2033

Trucks37%

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 WB over Madden Arroyo built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over Madden Arroyo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Madden Arroyo carry?

About 12,380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Madden Arroyo?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Madden Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.