NORTH GATE BLVD EB
Carrying NORTH GATE BLVD EB over MONUMENT CREEK AND UPRR
0.5 MI WEST OF I-25 EXIT, El Paso, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH GATE BLVD EB
The NORTH GATE BLVD EB bridge in El Paso, Colorado carries NORTH GATE BLVD EB over MONUMENT CREEK AND UPRR. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 147.2 meters (483 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 31.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH GATE BLVD EB compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 147.2 m (483 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFCOXQPZ10554
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH GATE BLVD EB 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 NORTH GATE BLVD EB against other structures in El Paso and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NORTH GATE BLVD EB?
NORTH GATE BLVD EB in El Paso, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH GATE BLVD EB inspected?
NORTH GATE BLVD EB'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 5,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH GATE BLVD EB 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 NORTH GATE BLVD EB?
NORTH GATE BLVD EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH GATE BLVD EB?
NORTH GATE BLVD EB is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is NORTH GATE BLVD EB and does age affect safety?
NORTH GATE BLVD EB was built in 1958, making it 68 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.
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