OLD SANTA FE TRAIL
Carrying OLD SANTA FE TRAIL over NORTH GATE BLVD
1100 ft W of I-25, El Paso, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD SANTA FE TRAIL
The OLD SANTA FE TRAIL bridge in El Paso, Colorado carries OLD SANTA FE TRAIL over NORTH GATE BLVD. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, 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 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD SANTA FE TRAIL 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
- 1957
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 44.5 m (146 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFCOXQPZ10563
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL 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 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL against other structures in El Paso and across Colorado. Colorado 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 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL?
OLD SANTA FE TRAIL in El Paso, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD SANTA FE TRAIL inspected?
OLD SANTA FE TRAIL'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 1 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD SANTA FE TRAIL 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 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL?
OLD SANTA FE TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD SANTA FE TRAIL?
OLD SANTA FE TRAIL is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is OLD SANTA FE TRAIL and does age affect safety?
OLD SANTA FE TRAIL was built in 1957, making it 69 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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