US Bridges

US 54 over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 4.67 MI N of L478(DYER) · Structure no. 240720016701091

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 54 over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,750 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long.

CarriesUS 54
CrossesDrain
Location4.67 MI N of L478(DYER)
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9186, -106.44178
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2010)
Projected traffic23,750 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 over Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 over Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 over Drain carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 54 over Drain?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 54 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.