El Paso Spur 601 Bridges
| Owner | Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) |
|---|---|
| Client | URS Corporation, Inc. |
| Project Location | El Paso, Texas |
Key Features:
- Main Lane Bridge Design
- Aesthetic Design
- Monotube Sign Support Design
- Design Build Delivery Method
The 7.4 mile-long Inner Loop in northeastern El Paso improves access to the city, Fort Bliss and international ports of entry to the region. The El Paso Spur 601 project is the State’s first private sector pass-through funding agreement. Providing structural and aesthetic design as well as quality assurance for J.D. Abrams, P.E. Structural Consultants, Inc. designed two mainlane bridges, a creek crossing, aesthetic details for bents and a host of miscellaneous structures along the project. PESC created custom project standards for monotube sign structures that offered a significant savings over the standard TxDOT design. PESC also provided key personnel to work directly with prime URS Corporation staff in the El Paso project office. $268M Construction cost. Design was completed in 2009; several segments are currently open with final completion of construction anticipated in Winter 2011.