US Bridges

Torch ST over Loop 375

Good

El Paso County, Texas · NE of Biggs Field · Structure no. DAPTRABLI000014

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Torch ST over Loop 375 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Torch ST over Loop 375 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2046. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTorch ST
CrossesLoop 375
LocationNE of Biggs Field
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86638, -106.3398
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic2 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Torch ST over Loop 375 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torch ST over Loop 375 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 Torch ST over Loop 375 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Torch ST over Loop 375?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Torch ST over Loop 375?

It is owned by the Army.