US Bridges

Sheridan RD SB over US 54 & UP RR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.5 MI N Van Buren Ave · Structure no. 240720016701056

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,039 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,830
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan RD SB over US 54 & UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan RD SB over US 54 & UP RR 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 10,830 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,300 by 2029. The structure is 1,039 ft (316.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan RD SB
CrossesUS 54 & UP RR
Location0.5 MI N Van Buren Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82079, -106.43783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,039 ft (316.7 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,830 (2007)
Projected traffic35,300 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan RD SB over US 54 & UP RR built?

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

What condition is Sheridan RD SB over US 54 & 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 Sheridan RD SB over US 54 & UP RR carry?

About 10,830 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan RD SB over US 54 & UP RR?

The structure is 1,039 ft (316.7 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan RD SB over US 54 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.