Altura ST over Government Hills Drain
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Pershing DR · Structure no. 240720B02440002
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,369
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Altura ST over Government Hills Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Altura ST over Government Hills Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3,369 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,717 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Altura ST over Government Hills Drain built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Altura ST over Government Hills Drain 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 Altura ST over Government Hills Drain carry?
About 3,369 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Altura ST over Government Hills Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Altura ST over Government Hills Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.