US Bridges

SP 601 WB Conn W-S over US54 SP601 Streets Ramps

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · US 54 / SP 601 I/C · Structure no. 240720104603129

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,994 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 601 WB Conn W-S over US54 SP601 Streets Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 601 WB Conn W-S over US54 SP601 Streets Ramps 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2030. The structure is 2,994 ft (912.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSP 601 WB Conn W-S
CrossesUS54 SP601 Streets Ramps
LocationUS 54 / SP 601 I/C
RouteState Highway 601
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82616, -106.43526
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+16 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,994 ft (912.6 m)
Longest span267 ft (81.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2010)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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-S over US54 SP601 Streets Ramps built?

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

What condition is SP 601 WB Conn W-S over US54 SP601 Streets Ramps 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 2024.

How much traffic does SP 601 WB Conn W-S over US54 SP601 Streets Ramps carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SP 601 WB Conn W-S over US54 SP601 Streets Ramps?

The structure is 2,994 ft (912.6 m) long with a longest span of 267 ft (81.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SP 601 WB Conn W-S over US54 SP601 Streets Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.