US Bridges

N Stanton ST over Union Pacific RR

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720B64480001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,850
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Stanton ST over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Stanton ST over Union Pacific RR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1952, 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 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 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).

CarriesN Stanton ST
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.10 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76118, -106.48792
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2010)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Stanton ST over Union Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is N Stanton 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 Stanton ST over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Stanton 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 Stanton ST over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.