US Bridges

US 62 (paisano Dr) over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720000212070

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 (paisano Dr) over Franklin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 (paisano Dr) over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 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 15,390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,540 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 139 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 62 (paisano Dr)
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.2 MI N of SH 20
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77038, -106.4255
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,390 (2013)
Projected traffic21,540 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 (paisano Dr) over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 62 (paisano Dr) over Franklin Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 (paisano Dr) over Franklin Canal carry?

About 15,390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 62 (paisano Dr) over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 (paisano Dr) over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.