US Bridges

US 54 EB on Ramp over UPRR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Forrest RD · Structure no. 240720016701048

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
675 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 EB on Ramp over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 EB on Ramp over UPRR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2033. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 54 EB on Ramp
CrossesUPRR
Location0.1 MI N of Forrest RD
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81488, -106.44067
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2013)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB on Ramp over UPRR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 EB on Ramp over UPRR 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 on Ramp over UPRR carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 54 EB on Ramp over UPRR?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 EB on Ramp over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.