US Bridges

Loop 375 over Ascarate Wasteway

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 6.6 MI W of FM 659 · Structure no. 240720255204019

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 375 over Ascarate Wasteway is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 375 over Ascarate Wasteway in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 57,503 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,270 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesLoop 375
CrossesAscarate Wasteway
Location6.6 MI W of FM 659
RouteState Highway 375
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74567, -106.40338
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,503 (2023)
Projected traffic48,270 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Ascarate Wasteway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 375 over Ascarate Wasteway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 375 over Ascarate Wasteway carry?

About 57,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loop 375 over Ascarate Wasteway?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Loop 375 over Ascarate Wasteway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.