US Bridges

SP 6 over Arroyo J.V.

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720357201003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,085
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 6 over Arroyo J.V. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 6 over Arroyo J.V. in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2033. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSP 6
CrossesArroyo J.V.
Location1.25 MI E of SH 20
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99416, -106.58531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2020)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SP 6 over Arroyo J.V. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 6 over Arroyo J.V. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SP 6 over Arroyo J.V. carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SP 6 over Arroyo J.V.?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SP 6 over Arroyo J.V.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.