US Bridges

Texas Ave Ramp over Magnolia ST

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of Poplar ST · Structure no. 240720B67080011

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
471 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,716
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Ave Ramp over Magnolia ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas Ave Ramp over Magnolia ST in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,402 by 2040. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Ave Ramp
CrossesMagnolia ST
Location0.02 MI E of Poplar ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77518, -106.46187
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,716 (2020)
Projected traffic2,402 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Ave Ramp over Magnolia ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Ave Ramp over Magnolia ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Texas Ave Ramp over Magnolia ST carry?

About 1,716 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Texas Ave Ramp over Magnolia ST?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Ave Ramp over Magnolia ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.