US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Alamo Arroyo

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of SP 148 · Structure no. 241160212106079

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
255 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,569
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Alamo Arroyo is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 WB over Alamo Arroyo in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 12,569 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,060 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesAlamo Arroyo
Location3.6 MI W of SP 148
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33699, -105.88587
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,569 (2019)
Projected traffic13,060 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 Alamo Arroyo built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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

About 12,569 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Alamo Arroyo?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Alamo Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.