US Bridges

SH 20(ALAMEDA Ave) over Franklin Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 258 · Structure no. 240720000201071

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,084
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 20(ALAMEDA Ave) over Franklin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 20(ALAMEDA Ave) over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 11,084 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,170 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 20(ALAMEDA Ave)
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.4 MI E of FM 258
RouteState Highway 20
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68878, -106.32076
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,084 (2017)
Projected traffic21,170 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 20(ALAMEDA Ave) over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 20(ALAMEDA Ave) over Franklin Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 20(ALAMEDA Ave) over Franklin Canal carry?

About 11,084 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 20(ALAMEDA Ave) over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 20(ALAMEDA Ave) over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.