US Bridges

N Campbell ST over Union Pacific RR

PoorPosted for load

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720B10360001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,180
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Campbell ST over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Campbell ST over Union Pacific RR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,128 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Campbell ST
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.10 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76227, -106.48621
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,180 (2022)
Projected traffic12,128 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Campbell ST over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Campbell ST over Union Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N Campbell ST over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 7,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Campbell ST over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns N Campbell ST over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.