US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Arroyo Balluco

Good

Hudspeth County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 34 · Structure no. 241160000205104

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Arroyo Balluco is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Arroyo Balluco in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2033. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesArroyo Balluco
Location0.40 MI W of FM 34
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17169, -105.66303
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 Balluco built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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

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

How long is IH 10 WB over Arroyo Balluco?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Arroyo Balluco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.