US Bridges

SP 148 over IH 10

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 5.7 MI NW of SH 20 · Structure no. 241160212106179

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 148 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 148 over IH 10 in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 148
CrossesIH 10
Location5.7 MI NW of SH 20
RouteState Highway 148
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30402, -105.83993
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2013)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 SP 148 over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is SP 148 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SP 148 over IH 10 carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SP 148 over IH 10?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SP 148 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.