US Bridges

Loop 375 NB over UPRR Mid Drain Turaround

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of JCT SH 20 · Structure no. 240720255203030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
439 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,056
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 375 NB over UPRR Mid Drain Turaround is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 375 NB over UPRR Mid Drain Turaround in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40,056 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,130 by 2033. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 375 NB
CrossesUPRR Mid Drain Turaround
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT SH 20
RouteState Highway 375
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68226, -106.3084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,056 (2019)
Projected traffic48,130 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 375 NB over UPRR Mid Drain Turaround built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 375 NB over UPRR Mid Drain Turaround 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 375 NB over UPRR Mid Drain Turaround carry?

About 40,056 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loop 375 NB over UPRR Mid Drain Turaround?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 375 NB over UPRR Mid Drain Turaround?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.