US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Madden Arroyo

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of FM 2217 · Structure no. 241160000205171

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,301
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Madden Arroyo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 EB over Madden Arroyo in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 13,301 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesMadden Arroyo
Location1.40 MI W of FM 2217
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21676, -105.76129
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,301 (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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Madden Arroyo built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 EB over Madden Arroyo carry?

About 13,301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Madden Arroyo?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Madden Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.