US Bridges

Carrington RD over Fred Wilson Rd. & RR

Good

El Paso County, Texas · E/O Chaffee Road · Structure no. DAPTRABLI000011

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
512 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Carrington RD over Fred Wilson Rd. & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrington RD over Fred Wilson Rd. & RR in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2046. The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCarrington RD
CrossesFred Wilson Rd. & RR
LocationE/O Chaffee Road
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82635, -106.4131
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length512 ft (156 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrington RD over Fred Wilson Rd. & RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrington RD over Fred Wilson Rd. & RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carrington RD over Fred Wilson Rd. & RR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Carrington RD over Fred Wilson Rd. & RR?

The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carrington RD over Fred Wilson Rd. & RR?

It is owned by the Army.