US Bridges

Tornillo Int. Brg. over Rio Grande River

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 3.15 MI S of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA8884004

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,274 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,425
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tornillo Int. Brg. over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tornillo Int. Brg. over Rio Grande River in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2035. The structure is 1,274 ft (388.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesTornillo Int. Brg.
CrossesRio Grande River
Location3.15 MI S of SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4327, -106.14814
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,274 ft (388.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2015)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tornillo Int. Brg. over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tornillo Int. Brg. over Rio Grande River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Tornillo Int. Brg. over Rio Grande River carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tornillo Int. Brg. over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 1,274 ft (388.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Tornillo Int. Brg. over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.