US Bridges

US 54 Nbfr over Pershing Dr.

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720016701045

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 Nbfr over Pershing Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 Nbfr 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 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 9,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,170 by 2033. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 54 Nbfr
CrossesPershing Dr.
Location1.6 MI N of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80102, -106.44089
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,410 (2013)
Projected traffic13,170 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nbfr over Pershing Dr. built?

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

What condition is US 54 Nbfr over Pershing Dr. 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 Nbfr over Pershing Dr. carry?

About 9,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 54 Nbfr over Pershing Dr.?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 Nbfr over Pershing Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.