US Bridges

Bu 54 EB (dyer St) over Flood Channel

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.60 MI N of FM 2529 · Structure no. 240720016702108

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,760
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 54 EB (dyer St) over Flood Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 54 EB (dyer St) over Flood Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,470 by 2037. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 54 EB (dyer St)
CrossesFlood Channel
Location1.60 MI N of FM 2529
RouteState Highway 54
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92337, -106.3927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,760 (2017)
Projected traffic9,470 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bu 54 EB (dyer St) over Flood Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 54 EB (dyer St) over Flood Channel 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 Bu 54 EB (dyer St) over Flood Channel carry?

About 6,760 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bu 54 EB (dyer St) over Flood Channel?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 54 EB (dyer St) over Flood Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.