US Bridges

US 54 NB over Pershing DR

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720016701044

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,227
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 NB over Pershing DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 NB over Pershing DR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 47,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,880 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesUS 54 NB
CrossesPershing DR
Location1.6 MI N of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80051, -106.44114
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,227 (2019)
Projected traffic65,880 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 NB over Pershing DR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 NB over Pershing DR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 NB over Pershing DR carry?

About 47,227 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 54 NB over Pershing DR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 NB over Pershing DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.