FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOTA INTERNL SBCAR

Carrying BOTA INTERNL SBCAR over L375 RIO GRANDE DELTA ST

.2 MI S JCT US 62-180, El Paso, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOTA INTERNL SBCAR

The BOTA INTERNL SBCAR bridge in El Paso, Texas carries BOTA INTERNL SBCAR over L375 RIO GRANDE DELTA ST. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 204.5 meters (671 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,135 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How BOTA INTERNL SBCAR compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Texas bridges
784
Bridges in El Paso · 6 in Poor condition
BOTA INTERNL SBCAR 40.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
204.5 m (671 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Avg Daily Traffic
11,135 vehicles/day
Structure Number
240720255204055

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOTA INTERNL SBCAR 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 BOTA INTERNL SBCAR 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 BOTA INTERNL SBCAR?

BOTA INTERNL SBCAR in El Paso, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOTA INTERNL SBCAR inspected?

BOTA INTERNL SBCAR'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 11,135 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOTA INTERNL SBCAR 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 BOTA INTERNL SBCAR?

BOTA INTERNL SBCAR has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOTA INTERNL SBCAR?

Ownership is not specified for BOTA INTERNL SBCAR in the NBI.

How old is BOTA INTERNL SBCAR and does age affect safety?

BOTA INTERNL SBCAR was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

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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