US Bridges

Montana Ave over US 54

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720016701064

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,970
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montana Ave over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montana Ave over US 54 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 19,970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2027. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMontana Ave
CrossesUS 54
Location0.45 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78357, -106.44121
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,970 (2009)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montana Ave over US 54 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montana Ave 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 Montana Ave over US 54 carry?

About 19,970 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Montana Ave over US 54?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Montana Ave over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.