El Paso County Bridge Report Card
El Paso County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County has 779 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.6% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,496 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives El Paso County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 779 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,496 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.6% | 1.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 14,273,132 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,496 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in El Paso County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Campbell ST over Union Pacific Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,180 | 1952 |
| Concepcion ST over Franklin Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,310 | 1978 |
| Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,010 | 1955 |
| N El Paso ST over Union Pacific Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 615 | 1952 |
| Hollings ST SB over Tobin Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 381 | 1955 |
| Alabama ST NB over Draw | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,098 | 1960 |
| Alabama ST SB over Draw | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 3,949 | 1960 |
| M.f Aguilera Rd. over Alamo Alto Drain | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,095 | 2011 |
| Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,065 | 1984 |
| Sunset RD over Nemexas Drainage Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,330 | 1974 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.