US Bridges

SH 178(ARTCRAFT) over Strahan Rd.

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of Nm ST Line · Structure no. 240720359201001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 178(ARTCRAFT) over Strahan Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 178(ARTCRAFT) over Strahan Rd. in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 178(ARTCRAFT)
CrossesStrahan Rd.
Location1.4 MI E of Nm ST Line
RouteState Highway 178
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87958, -106.60582
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2010)
Projected traffic5,180 by 2030
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 178(ARTCRAFT) over Strahan Rd. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 178(ARTCRAFT) over Strahan Rd. 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 SH 178(ARTCRAFT) over Strahan Rd. carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 178(ARTCRAFT) over Strahan Rd.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SH 178(ARTCRAFT) over Strahan Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.