US Bridges

Burgundy DR over Bluff Channel

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720B09330002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,643
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burgundy DR over Bluff Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burgundy DR over Bluff Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,643 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurgundy DR
CrossesBluff Channel
Location0.1 MI SW of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70738, -106.29435
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,643 (2019)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burgundy DR over Bluff Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burgundy DR over Bluff Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burgundy DR over Bluff Channel carry?

About 7,643 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burgundy DR over Bluff Channel?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Burgundy DR over Bluff Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.