US Bridges

Raynolds ST over UP RR & Alberta Avenue

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720B55760011

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
915 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,610
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raynolds ST over UP RR & Alberta Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raynolds ST over UP RR & Alberta Avenue in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 16,610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 915 ft (278.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRaynolds ST
CrossesUP RR & Alberta Avenue
Location0.25 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77349, -106.43301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length915 ft (278.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,610 (2010)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raynolds ST over UP RR & Alberta Avenue built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raynolds ST over UP RR & Alberta Avenue 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 2022.

How much traffic does Raynolds ST over UP RR & Alberta Avenue carry?

About 16,610 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raynolds ST over UP RR & Alberta Avenue?

The structure is 915 ft (278.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Raynolds ST over UP RR & Alberta Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.