US Bridges

SH 178 WB Off-Rp over SH 178 WB On-Rp

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720359201004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 178 WB Off-Rp over SH 178 WB On-Rp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 178 WB Off-Rp over SH 178 WB On-Rp in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,590 by 2030. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSH 178 WB Off-Rp
CrossesSH 178 WB On-Rp
Location1.0 MI W of IH 10
RouteState Highway 178
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87844, -106.59747
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2010)
Projected traffic2,590 by 2030
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 178 WB Off-Rp over SH 178 WB On-Rp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 178 WB Off-Rp over SH 178 WB On-Rp 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 WB Off-Rp over SH 178 WB On-Rp carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 178 WB Off-Rp over SH 178 WB On-Rp?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 178 WB Off-Rp over SH 178 WB On-Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.