US Bridges

SP 601 WB Conn W N over US 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of US478/54BUSIN · Structure no. 240720104603128

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,163 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
18,019
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 601 WB Conn W N over US 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 601 WB Conn W N over US 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR 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 18,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2030. The structure is 2,163 ft (659.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSP 601 WB Conn W N
CrossesUS 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR
Location1.7 MI S of US478/54BUSIN
RouteState Highway 601
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82651, -106.43681
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans19
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,163 ft (659.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,019 (2019)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 601 WB Conn W N over US 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR built?

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

What condition is SP 601 WB Conn W N over US 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR 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 SP 601 WB Conn W N over US 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR carry?

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

How long is SP 601 WB Conn W N over US 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR?

The structure is 2,163 ft (659.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SP 601 WB Conn W N over US 54 Ebfr RR DR UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.