US Bridges

Bus. US 54 over Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720016702006

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus. US 54 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bus. US 54 over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1960, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,780 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 145 ft wide.

CarriesBus. US 54
CrossesDrain
Location1.70 MI S of Lp 375
RouteState Highway 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87741, -106.42318
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,130 (2013)
Projected traffic33,780 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus. US 54 over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus. US 54 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bus. US 54 over Drain carry?

About 24,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bus. US 54 over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Bus. US 54 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.