IH 10 EB over Uprr/Sierra Blanca Draw
FairHudspeth County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of RM 1111 · Structure no. 241160000208138
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 610 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,715
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 EB over Uprr/Sierra Blanca Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Uprr/Sierra Blanca Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 8,715 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2033. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 EB over Uprr/Sierra Blanca Draw built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is IH 10 EB over Uprr/Sierra Blanca Draw 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 IH 10 EB over Uprr/Sierra Blanca Draw carry?
About 8,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 EB over Uprr/Sierra Blanca Draw?
The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 EB over Uprr/Sierra Blanca Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.