US Bridges

Spur 601 over Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of Loop 375 SB · Structure no. 240720104603119

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 601 over Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 601 over Drain 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,900 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSpur 601
CrossesDrain
Location1.7 MI W of Loop 375 SB
RouteState Highway 601
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8383, -106.35312
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,100 (2010)
Projected traffic27,900 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 601 over Drain built?

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

What condition is Spur 601 over Drain 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 over Drain carry?

About 23,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spur 601 over Drain?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 601 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.