US Bridges

Tony Lama ST over Phelps Dodge Channel

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Hawkins Blvd · Structure no. 240720B68050001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,520
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tony Lama ST over Phelps Dodge Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tony Lama ST over Phelps Dodge Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,320 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTony Lama ST
CrossesPhelps Dodge Channel
Location0.01 MI N of Hawkins Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76152, -106.37599
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2010)
Projected traffic3,320 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Tony Lama ST over Phelps Dodge Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tony Lama ST over Phelps Dodge 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 Tony Lama ST over Phelps Dodge Channel carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Tony Lama ST over Phelps Dodge Channel?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Tony Lama ST over Phelps Dodge Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.