US Bridges

Bus Lp 10 over IH 10

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of RM 1111 · Structure no. 241160000207134

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Lp 10 over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Lp 10 over IH 10 in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBus Lp 10
CrossesIH 10
Location1.30 MI W of RM 1111
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17893, -105.37739
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2013)
Projected traffic580 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 Bus Lp 10 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bus Lp 10 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bus Lp 10 over IH 10 carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bus Lp 10 over IH 10?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Lp 10 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.