US Bridges

US 54 over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720016701019

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,552
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 54 over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 83 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 59,552 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,010 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesUS 54
CrossesDrain
Location0.10 MI S of Lp 375
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89664, -106.44134
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,552 (2020)
Projected traffic97,010 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 54 over Drain built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 54 over Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 over Drain carry?

About 59,552 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 54 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 54 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.