US Bridges

US 62 over Guadalupe Canyon

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 4.15 MI SW of SH 54 · Structure no. 240550037408018

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,076
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Guadalupe Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Guadalupe Canyon in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 2,076 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesGuadalupe Canyon
Location4.15 MI SW of SH 54
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76554, -104.90624
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,076 (2020)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 US 62 over Guadalupe Canyon built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe Canyon carry?

About 2,076 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Guadalupe Canyon?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Guadalupe Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.