US Bridges

Sunland Park (wb) over Buena Vista Channel

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720B65650006

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,145
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunland Park (wb) over Buena Vista Channel is a prestressed concrete other carrying Sunland Park (wb) over Buena Vista Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 14,145 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,410 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunland Park (wb)
CrossesBuena Vista Channel
Location0.70 MI E of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82083, -106.53965
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,145 (2018)
Projected traffic20,410 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Sunland Park (wb) over Buena Vista Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunland Park (wb) over Buena Vista Channel 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 Sunland Park (wb) over Buena Vista Channel carry?

About 14,145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sunland Park (wb) over Buena Vista Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sunland Park (wb) over Buena Vista Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.