US Bridges

Yandell St. over US 54

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720016701009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,686
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yandell St. over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yandell St. over US 54 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2030. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYandell St.
CrossesUS 54
Location0.6 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 24
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78151, -106.4412
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,686 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yandell St. over US 54 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yandell St. over US 54 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Yandell St. over US 54 carry?

About 5,686 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Yandell St. over US 54?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Yandell St. over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.