US Bridges

Spur 601 over Constitution Avenue

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Loop 375 SB · Structure no. 240720104603118

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 601 over Constitution Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 601 over Constitution Avenue in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2030. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesSpur 601
CrossesConstitution Avenue
Location1.0 MI W of Loop 375 SB
RouteState Highway 601
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84094, -106.34202
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2010)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Spur 601 over Constitution Avenue built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 601 over Constitution Avenue 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 Spur 601 over Constitution Avenue carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spur 601 over Constitution Avenue?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 601 over Constitution Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.