US Bridges

US 62 over Pow Wow Canyon

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 2775 · Structure no. 240720037403001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,423
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Pow Wow Canyon is a concrete slab carrying US 62 over Pow Wow Canyon in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 3,423 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesPow Wow Canyon
Location0.3 MI E of FM 2775
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83391, -106.05939
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,423 (2020)
Projected traffic3,853 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
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 Pow Wow Canyon built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 62 over Pow Wow Canyon 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 Pow Wow Canyon carry?

About 3,423 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Pow Wow Canyon?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Pow Wow Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.