US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Sandia Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 2448 · Structure no. 061950044105147

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
880 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Sandia Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Sandia Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,037 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,133 by 2042. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSandia Draw
Location1.8 MI E of FM 2448
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98227, -103.5989
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 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 traffic7,037 (2022)
Projected traffic10,133 by 2042
Trucks38%
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 Sandia Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Sandia Draw 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 WB over Sandia Draw carry?

About 7,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Sandia Draw?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Sandia Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.