US Bridges

US 54 SB over US 62 (paisano)

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720016704115

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,703
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 SB over US 62 (paisano) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 SB over US 62 (paisano) in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 44 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 7,703 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2030. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS 54 SB
CrossesUS 62 (paisano)
Location0.70 MI S of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76807, -106.44726
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,703 (2020)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 SB over US 62 (paisano) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 54 SB over US 62 (paisano) 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 54 SB over US 62 (paisano) carry?

About 7,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 54 SB over US 62 (paisano)?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 SB over US 62 (paisano)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.