US Bridges

Lp 375 over Mile High Arroyo

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 6.3 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720255201278

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 375 over Mile High Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying Lp 375 over Mile High Arroyo in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 31,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,672 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesLp 375
CrossesMile High Arroyo
Location6.3 MI E of IH 10
RouteState Highway 375
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87797, -106.49434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,570 (2020)
Projected traffic41,672 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 375 over Mile High Arroyo built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 375 over Mile High Arroyo 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 Lp 375 over Mile High Arroyo carry?

About 31,570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 375 over Mile High Arroyo?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lp 375 over Mile High Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.