US Bridges

Spur 601 over RR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 54 · Structure no. 240720104603127

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
6,159 ft
52 main spans
Daily traffic
18,019
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 601 over RR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 601 over RR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD 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 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 18,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2037. The structure is 6,159 ft (1,877.3 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSpur 601
CrossesRR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD
Location0.10 MI E of US 54
RouteState Highway 601
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82589, -106.43521
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans52 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length6,159 ft (1,877.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,019 (2019)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 over RR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD built?

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

What condition is Spur 601 over RR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 601 over RR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD carry?

About 18,019 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spur 601 over RR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD?

The structure is 6,159 ft (1,877.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 601 over RR DR UPRR Mar RD Cha RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.