US Bridges

IH 10 WB over IH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · IH 10 @ IH 20 · Structure no. 061950044109176

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over IH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over IH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,213 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,698 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesIH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra
LocationIH 10 @ IH 20
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0901, -104.05261
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,213 (2022)
Projected traffic8,698 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 IH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over IH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra 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 IH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra carry?

About 6,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over IH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over IH 20 EB & Cold Spri Dra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.