US Bridges

Doniphan Drive WB over Water # 6

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of US 85 · Structure no. 240720000102229

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,765
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doniphan Drive WB over Water # 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doniphan Drive WB over Water # 6 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,765 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,671 by 2042. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDoniphan Drive WB
CrossesWater # 6
Location0.20 MI SE of US 85
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80203, -106.5362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,765 (2022)
Projected traffic6,671 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doniphan Drive WB over Water # 6 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doniphan Drive WB over Water # 6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Doniphan Drive WB over Water # 6 carry?

About 4,765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Doniphan Drive WB over Water # 6?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Doniphan Drive WB over Water # 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.