US 62 over Bell Canyon
FairCulberson County, Texas · 11.75 MI SW of FM 652 · Structure no. 240550023301042
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,226
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 over Bell Canyon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 62 over Bell Canyon in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 over Bell Canyon built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 62 over Bell Canyon 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 62 over Bell Canyon carry?
About 2,226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 62 over Bell Canyon?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 over Bell Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.