US Bridges

Cotton ST SB over US 62 & UP RR Yard

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of IH 110 · Structure no. 240720000104057

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
965 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,913
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton ST SB over US 62 & UP RR Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton ST SB over US 62 & UP RR Yard in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,913 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2029. The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCotton ST SB
CrossesUS 62 & UP RR Yard
Location1.6 MI W of IH 110
RouteState Highway 171
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76079, -106.47372
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length965 ft (294.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,913 (2017)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotton ST SB over US 62 & UP RR Yard built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotton ST SB over US 62 & UP RR Yard 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cotton ST SB over US 62 & UP RR Yard carry?

About 7,913 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cotton ST SB over US 62 & UP RR Yard?

The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton ST SB over US 62 & UP RR Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.