FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOOP 478 (DYER ST)

Carrying LOOP 478 (DYER ST) over DRAIN

0.4 MI S JCT US 54, El Paso, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOOP 478 (DYER ST)

The LOOP 478 (DYER ST) bridge in El Paso, Texas carries LOOP 478 (DYER ST) over DRAIN. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,752 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LOOP 478 (DYER ST) compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
784
Bridges in El Paso · 6 in Poor condition
LOOP 478 (DYER ST) 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
30.5 m (100 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,752 vehicles/day
Structure Number
240720016702002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOOP 478 (DYER ST) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LOOP 478 (DYER ST) against other structures in El Paso and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LOOP 478 (DYER ST)?

LOOP 478 (DYER ST) in El Paso, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOOP 478 (DYER ST) inspected?

LOOP 478 (DYER ST)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,752 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOOP 478 (DYER ST) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOOP 478 (DYER ST)?

LOOP 478 (DYER ST) has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOOP 478 (DYER ST)?

LOOP 478 (DYER ST) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LOOP 478 (DYER ST) and does age affect safety?

LOOP 478 (DYER ST) was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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