US Bridges

US 54 NB over Ellerthorpe Ave

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of L478(DYER St) · Structure no. 240720016701069

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 NB over Ellerthorpe Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 NB over Ellerthorpe Ave in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,970 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesUS 54 NB
CrossesEllerthorpe Ave
Location0.7 MI S of L478(DYER St)
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84135, -106.43976
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,410 (2013)
Projected traffic43,970 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Ellerthorpe Ave built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 54 NB over Ellerthorpe Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 NB over Ellerthorpe Ave carry?

About 31,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 54 NB over Ellerthorpe Ave?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 NB over Ellerthorpe Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.