US Bridges

IH 10 EB over SH 17 (ih 10 Bus F)

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 4.45 MI W of FM 2448 · Structure no. 061950044105141

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over SH 17 (ih 10 Bus F) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over SH 17 (ih 10 Bus F) in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,723 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,430 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSH 17 (ih 10 Bus F)
Location4.45 MI W of FM 2448
RouteInterstate 10
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00124, -103.70312
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,723 (2022)
Projected traffic11,430 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over SH 17 (ih 10 Bus F) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over SH 17 (ih 10 Bus F) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over SH 17 (ih 10 Bus F) carry?

About 7,723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over SH 17 (ih 10 Bus F)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over SH 17 (ih 10 Bus F)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.