US Bridges

Schuster Ave over Ped. Tunnel No. 3

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720B61200003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuster Ave over Ped. Tunnel No. 3 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Schuster Ave over Ped. Tunnel No. 3 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,300 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSchuster Ave
CrossesPed. Tunnel No. 3
Location0.20 MI E of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7657, -106.50601
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuster Ave over Ped. Tunnel No. 3 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuster Ave over Ped. Tunnel No. 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Schuster Ave over Ped. Tunnel No. 3 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Schuster Ave over Ped. Tunnel No. 3?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Schuster Ave over Ped. Tunnel No. 3?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.