US Bridges

US54 WB to IH10 EB over IH 10 & US 54

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · JCT I10 & US 54 · Structure no. 240720212102226

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,249 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47,620
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 WB to IH10 EB over IH 10 & US 54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54 WB to IH10 EB over IH 10 & US 54 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 47,620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,670 by 2030. The structure is 1,249 ft (380.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54 WB to IH10 EB
CrossesIH 10 & US 54
LocationJCT I10 & US 54
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77942, -106.44195
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,249 ft (380.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,620 (2010)
Projected traffic66,670 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US54 WB to IH10 EB over IH 10 & US 54 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 WB to IH10 EB over IH 10 & US 54 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 US54 WB to IH10 EB over IH 10 & US 54 carry?

About 47,620 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US54 WB to IH10 EB over IH 10 & US 54?

The structure is 1,249 ft (380.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US54 WB to IH10 EB over IH 10 & US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.