US Bridges

Terminal DR SB over Airway Blvd NB

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 240720B00600006

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terminal DR SB over Airway Blvd NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terminal DR SB over Airway Blvd NB in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTerminal DR SB
CrossesAirway Blvd NB
Location0.40 MI N of US 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79532, -106.39624
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2020)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Terminal DR SB over Airway Blvd NB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terminal DR SB over Airway Blvd NB 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 Terminal DR SB over Airway Blvd NB carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Terminal DR SB over Airway Blvd NB?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Terminal DR SB over Airway Blvd NB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.