US Bridges

Iron Medics DR over Loop 375

Good

El Paso County, Texas · Iron Medics Overpass · Structure no. DAPTRABLI018560

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Iron Medics DR over Loop 375 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Medics DR over Loop 375 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2046. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIron Medics DR
CrossesLoop 375
LocationIron Medics Overpass
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83147, -106.3097
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Iron Medics DR over Loop 375 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Medics DR 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 Iron Medics DR over Loop 375 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Iron Medics DR over Loop 375?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Medics DR over Loop 375?

It is owned by the Army.