US Bridges

FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720000105043

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,981
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral is a concrete slab carrying FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7,981 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,260 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 259
CrossesCanutillo Lateral
Location0.7 MI W of SH 20
RouteState Highway 259
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91519, -106.60909
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,981 (2020)
Projected traffic13,260 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral carry?

About 7,981 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.