US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Arroyo Macho

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 2.90 MI W of FM 34 · Structure no. 241160000205101

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Arroyo Macho is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Arroyo Macho 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 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 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesArroyo Macho
Location2.90 MI W of FM 34
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17723, -105.70495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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 Arroyo Macho built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over Arroyo Macho 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 Arroyo Macho carry?

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

How long is IH 10 WB over Arroyo Macho?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Arroyo Macho?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.