US Bridges

El Paso Street over Loop 375/RIO Grande

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · El Paso ST & Mexico Bord · Structure no. 240720255204022

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
982 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
14,586
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Paso Street over Loop 375/RIO Grande is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Paso Street over Loop 375/RIO Grande in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 14,586 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,636 by 2031. The structure is 982 ft (299.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Paso Street
CrossesLoop 375/RIO Grande
LocationEl Paso ST & Mexico Bord
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74772, -106.48693
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length982 ft (299.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,586 (2011)
Projected traffic14,636 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Paso Street over Loop 375/RIO Grande built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Paso Street over Loop 375/RIO Grande 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does El Paso Street over Loop 375/RIO Grande carry?

About 14,586 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is El Paso Street over Loop 375/RIO Grande?

The structure is 982 ft (299.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns El Paso Street over Loop 375/RIO Grande?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.