US Bridges

US 62 over Draw

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of FM 2775 · Structure no. 240720037402012

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,486
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 over Draw in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 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 4,486 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,280 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long.

CarriesUS 62
CrossesDraw
Location2.3 MI W of FM 2775
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82975, -106.10216
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,486 (2018)
Projected traffic6,280 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 62 over Draw 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 62 over Draw carry?

About 4,486 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Draw?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 62 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.