US Bridges

Railroad DR SB over US 54

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Van Buren · Structure no. 240720016701050

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,877
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad DR SB over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad DR SB over US 54 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 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 29,877 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,877 by 2030. The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad DR SB
CrossesUS 54
Location0.7 MI N of Van Buren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82468, -106.43629
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,278 ft (389.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,877 (2013)
Projected traffic29,877 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Railroad DR SB over US 54 built?

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

What condition is Railroad DR SB over US 54 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 Railroad DR SB over US 54 carry?

About 29,877 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Railroad DR SB over US 54?

The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad DR SB over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.