US Bridges

SH 178 (artcraft) over SH 20 & BNSF RR

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720000101068

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 178 (artcraft) over SH 20 & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 178 (artcraft) over SH 20 & BNSF RR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 178 (artcraft)
CrossesSH 20 & BNSF RR
Location0.7 MI W of IH 10
RouteState Highway 178
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87944, -106.59379
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2015)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 178 (artcraft) over SH 20 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 178 (artcraft) over SH 20 & BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 178 (artcraft) over SH 20 & BNSF RR carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 178 (artcraft) over SH 20 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SH 178 (artcraft) over SH 20 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.