US Bridges

Durango ST over UPRR

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of San Antonio · Structure no. 240720B21440001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durango ST over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durango ST over UPRR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2030. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDurango ST
CrossesUPRR
Location0.10 MI N of San Antonio
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75753, -106.49329
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2010)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$38,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Durango ST over UPRR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durango ST over UPRR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Durango ST over UPRR carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Durango ST over UPRR?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Durango ST over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.