US Bridges

N Santa Fe ST over Union Pacific RR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720B60640003

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,710
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Santa Fe ST over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Santa Fe ST over Union Pacific RR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 12,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2030. 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 Santa Fe ST
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.2 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75903, -106.49134
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,710 (2010)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$6,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Santa Fe ST over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N Santa Fe ST over Union Pacific RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N Santa Fe ST over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 12,710 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is N Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe ST over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.