US Bridges

N El Paso ST over Union Pacific RR

PoorPosted for load

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720B23340001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N El Paso ST over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N El Paso 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN El Paso ST
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.20 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7596, -106.49049
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2017)
Projected traffic861 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N El Paso ST over Union Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is N El Paso 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 El Paso ST over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N El Paso ST over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns N El Paso ST over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.