US Bridges

Sgt. Major Blvd over Airport RD NB

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of US 54 · Structure no. 240720B00560003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sgt. Major Blvd over Airport RD NB is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sgt. Major Blvd over Airport RD NB in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSgt. Major Blvd
CrossesAirport RD NB
Location1.9 MI W of US 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82549, -106.40507
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sgt. Major Blvd over Airport RD NB built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sgt. Major Blvd over Airport RD NB 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sgt. Major Blvd over Airport RD NB carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sgt. Major Blvd over Airport RD NB?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sgt. Major Blvd over Airport RD NB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.