US Bridges

US 54 NB on Ramp over US 54 NB Off Ramp

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720016701036

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 NB on Ramp over US 54 NB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 NB on Ramp over US 54 NB Off Ramp in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 54 NB on Ramp
CrossesUS 54 NB Off Ramp
Location0.50 MI N of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78514, -106.44068
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2013)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 54 NB on Ramp over US 54 NB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 NB on Ramp over US 54 NB Off Ramp 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 US 54 NB on Ramp over US 54 NB Off Ramp carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is US 54 NB on Ramp over US 54 NB Off Ramp?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 NB on Ramp over US 54 NB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.