US Bridges

Anapra RD over Rio Grande River

Good

El Paso County, Texas · At New Mexico State Line · Structure no. 240720B02600001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,360
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anapra RD over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Anapra RD over Rio Grande River in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAnapra RD
CrossesRio Grande River
LocationAt New Mexico State Line
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80283, -106.54092
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,360 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anapra RD over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anapra 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 Anapra RD over Rio Grande River carry?

About 7,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Anapra RD over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Anapra RD over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.