US Bridges

Altura Ave over US 54

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720016701013

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Altura Ave over US 54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Altura Ave 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 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 2,039 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2027. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAltura Ave
CrossesUS 54
Location1.20 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 13
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79471, -106.44174
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,039 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Altura Ave over US 54 built?

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

What condition is Altura Ave over US 54 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Altura Ave over US 54 carry?

About 2,039 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Altura Ave over US 54?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Altura Ave over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.