US Bridges

Loop 375 over Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720255203010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96,619
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 375 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 375 over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 96,619 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,687 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesLoop 375
CrossesDrain
Location0.2 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 375
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70289, -106.28318
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,619 (2022)
Projected traffic135,687 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Loop 375 over Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 375 over Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 375 over Drain carry?

About 96,619 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Loop 375 over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Loop 375 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.