Vinton RD over Rio Grande River
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA0104001
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 624 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,428
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vinton RD over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vinton RD over Rio Grande River in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2037. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vinton RD over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vinton RD over Rio Grande River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Vinton RD over Rio Grande River carry?
About 3,428 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Vinton RD over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Vinton RD over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.