US Bridges

Edgemere Blvd over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Airway Blvd · Structure no. 240720B22080001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,332
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgemere Blvd over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgemere Blvd over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 12,332 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,265 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgemere Blvd
CrossesUPRR & Buffalo Soldier
Location0.15 MI W of Airway Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78408, -106.39826
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,332 (2017)
Projected traffic17,265 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$339,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgemere Blvd over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgemere Blvd over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier 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 2022.

How much traffic does Edgemere Blvd over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier carry?

About 12,332 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Edgemere Blvd over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Edgemere Blvd over UPRR & Buffalo Soldier?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.