US Bridges

Marshall RD over UPRR & Railroad DR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Fred Wilson · Structure no. 240720B42270003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,085 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,328
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall RD over UPRR & Railroad DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marshall RD over UPRR & Railroad DR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 12,328 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2037. The structure is 1,085 ft (330.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall RD
CrossesUPRR & Railroad DR
Location0.25 MI N of Fred Wilson
RouteCity Street 5
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83044, -106.4321
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,085 ft (330.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,328 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall RD over UPRR & Railroad DR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall RD over UPRR & Railroad DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Marshall RD over UPRR & Railroad DR carry?

About 12,328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Marshall RD over UPRR & Railroad DR?

The structure is 1,085 ft (330.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall RD over UPRR & Railroad DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.