US Bridges

Spur 601 EB over Ramps B D E Airport RD

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of US 54 · Structure no. 240720104603111

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
655 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 601 EB over Ramps B D E Airport RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 601 EB over Ramps B D E Airport RD in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpur 601 EB
CrossesRamps B D E Airport RD
Location1.90 MI E of US 54
RouteState Highway 601
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82561, -106.40597
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length655 ft (199.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Spur 601 EB over Ramps B D E Airport RD built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 601 EB over Ramps B D E Airport RD 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 Spur 601 EB over Ramps B D E Airport RD carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Spur 601 EB over Ramps B D E Airport RD?

The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 601 EB over Ramps B D E Airport RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.