US Bridges

IH 10 WB over UPRR & SH 20 Connect

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · JCT SH 20 & IH 10 · Structure no. 241160212106133

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over UPRR & SH 20 Connect is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over UPRR & SH 20 Connect 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 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 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2033. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUPRR & SH 20 Connect
LocationJCT SH 20 & IH 10
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23926, -105.78693
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over UPRR & SH 20 Connect 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 UPRR & SH 20 Connect 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 WB over UPRR & SH 20 Connect carry?

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

How long is IH 10 WB over UPRR & SH 20 Connect?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over UPRR & SH 20 Connect?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.