US Bridges

FM 1905 over East River Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Nm ST Line · Structure no. 240720000107045

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1905 over East River Drain is a concrete slab carrying FM 1905 over East River Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,541 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,020 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1905
CrossesEast River Drain
Location0.5 MI E of Nm ST Line
RouteState Highway 1905
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99999, -106.60963
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,541 (2023)
Projected traffic8,020 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1905 over East River Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1905 over East River Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1905 over East River Drain carry?

About 3,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1905 over East River Drain?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1905 over East River Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.