US Bridges

Mendel RD over IH 10

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 8.3 MI E of Reeves Cl · Structure no. 061860044107178

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mendel RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mendel RD over IH 10 in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMendel RD
CrossesIH 10
Location8.3 MI E of Reeves Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9325, -103.27056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic46 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mendel RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mendel RD over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mendel RD over IH 10 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mendel RD over IH 10?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mendel RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.