US Bridges

Zaragosa Intl Cars over Rio Grande River

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.5 MI S JCT SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B74640002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
804 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zaragosa Intl Cars over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zaragosa Intl Cars over Rio Grande River in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,550 by 2030. The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesZaragosa Intl Cars
CrossesRio Grande River
Location1.5 MI S JCT SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67124, -106.338
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length804 ft (245.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2010)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
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 Zaragosa Intl Cars over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zaragosa Intl Cars over Rio Grande River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Zaragosa Intl Cars over Rio Grande River carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Zaragosa Intl Cars over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Zaragosa Intl Cars over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.