US Bridges

US 54 SB Conn over US 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · US54 / SP601 Interchange · Structure no. 240720016701251

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,905 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 SB Conn over US 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 SB Conn over US 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2030. The structure is 2,905 ft (885.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 54 SB Conn
CrossesUS 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts
LocationUS54 / SP601 Interchange
RouteState Highway 601
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83091, -106.44004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+18 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,905 ft (885.4 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2010)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 SB Conn over US 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 SB Conn over US 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts 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 SB Conn over US 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 54 SB Conn over US 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts?

The structure is 2,905 ft (885.4 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 SB Conn over US 54 SP 601 UPRR Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.