US Bridges

Cotton ST over UP RR

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.05 MI N SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B17080001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
931 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton ST over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton ST over UP RR 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,100 by 2038. The structure is 931 ft (283.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCotton ST
CrossesUP RR
Location0.05 MI N SH 20
RouteCity Street 45
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77169, -106.47352
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length931 ft (283.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2018)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotton ST over UP RR built?

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

What condition is Cotton ST over UP RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cotton ST over UP RR carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cotton ST over UP RR?

The structure is 931 ft (283.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.