US Bridges

N Piedras ST over UP RR & Durazno Ave

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of IH-10 · Structure no. 240720B52920009

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
768 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,255
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Piedras ST over UP RR & Durazno Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Piedras ST over UP RR & Durazno Ave in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13,255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,557 by 2040. The structure is 768 ft (234.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Piedras ST
CrossesUP RR & Durazno Ave
Location0.02 MI S of IH-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77634, -106.46161
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+10 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length768 ft (234.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,255 (2017)
Projected traffic18,557 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$54,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Piedras ST over UP RR & Durazno Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Piedras ST over UP RR & Durazno Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N Piedras ST over UP RR & Durazno Ave carry?

About 13,255 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Piedras ST over UP RR & Durazno Ave?

The structure is 768 ft (234.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Piedras ST over UP RR & Durazno Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.