US 54 SB over Ellerthorpe Ave
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of L478(DYER St) · Structure no. 240720016701070
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 SB over Ellerthorpe Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 SB 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 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 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.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 54 SB 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 SB over Ellerthorpe Ave 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 US 54 SB over Ellerthorpe Ave carry?
About 31,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 54 SB 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 SB over Ellerthorpe Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.