US Bridges

Country Club RD over Rio Grande River

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.55 MI W of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B17180001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
476 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,184
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club RD over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Country Club RD over Rio Grande River in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 17,184 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2038. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCountry Club RD
CrossesRio Grande River
Location1.55 MI W of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84626, -106.60573
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length476 ft (145.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,184 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Club RD over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club 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 Country Club RD over Rio Grande River carry?

About 17,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Country Club RD over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club RD over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.