US Bridges

US 54 WB over Greenbelt Channel

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of FM 2529 · Structure no. 240720016701095

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,697 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
13,676
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 WB over Greenbelt Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 WB over Greenbelt Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 13,676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,620 by 2037. The structure is 1,697 ft (517.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 54 WB
CrossesGreenbelt Channel
Location0.35 MI N of FM 2529
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94381, -106.40325
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,697 ft (517.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,676 (2023)
Projected traffic10,620 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over Greenbelt Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 WB over Greenbelt Channel 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 WB over Greenbelt Channel carry?

About 13,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 54 WB over Greenbelt Channel?

The structure is 1,697 ft (517.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 WB over Greenbelt Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.