US Bridges

US 54 over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · JCT US 54 & Dyer · Structure no. 240720016702004

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,752
2020 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 1960 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 65 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 13,752 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,770 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 54
CrossesDrain
LocationJCT US 54 & Dyer
RouteState Highway 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85145, -106.44031
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,752 (2020)
Projected traffic27,770 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 over Drain carry?

About 13,752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 54 over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 54 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.