US Bridges

Esperanza RD over IH 10

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 2.40 MI W of FM 34 · Structure no. 241160000205102

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esperanza RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esperanza RD over IH 10 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,367 by 2031. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEsperanza RD
CrossesIH 10
Location2.40 MI W of FM 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17596, -105.69706
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic8,367 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Esperanza RD over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is Esperanza RD over IH 10 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 Esperanza RD over IH 10 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Esperanza RD over IH 10?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Esperanza RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.