US Bridges

Loop 375 SB over UP RR & Franklin Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.1 MI W Cordova Int Br · Structure no. 240720255204269

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,044 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,678
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 375 SB over UP RR & Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 375 SB over UP RR & Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,678 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,146 by 2041. The structure is 1,044 ft (318.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 375 SB
CrossesUP RR & Franklin Canal
Location1.1 MI W Cordova Int Br
RouteState Highway 375
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76018, -106.46815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,044 ft (318.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,678 (2021)
Projected traffic12,146 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 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 SB over UP RR & Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 375 SB over UP RR & Franklin Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 375 SB over UP RR & Franklin Canal carry?

About 8,678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Loop 375 SB over UP RR & Franklin Canal?

The structure is 1,044 ft (318.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 375 SB over UP RR & Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.