US Bridges

US 62 over Pine Canyon

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 9.65 MI NE of SH 54 · Structure no. 240550023301044

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,226
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Pine Canyon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 62 over Pine 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesPine Canyon
Location9.65 MI NE of SH 54
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89486, -104.80586
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2020)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 over Pine Canyon built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Pine 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 Pine Canyon carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Pine Canyon?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Pine Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.