US Bridges

US 54 EB over UP RR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720016701047

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
539 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 EB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 EB over UP RR 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 29,020 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,620 by 2033. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 54 EB
CrossesUP RR
Location1.8 MI N of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80506, -106.44218
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length539 ft (164.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,020 (2013)
Projected traffic40,620 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB over UP RR built?

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

What condition is US 54 EB over UP RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 EB over UP RR carry?

About 29,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 54 EB over UP RR?

The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 EB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.