US Bridges

FM 76 WB over UP RR & Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720067401006

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 76 WB over UP RR & Franklin Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 76 WB over UP RR & Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 8,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,310 by 2033. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 76 WB
CrossesUP RR & Franklin Canal
Location0.10 MI N of SH 20
RouteState Highway 76
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76146, -106.39827
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,790 (2013)
Projected traffic12,310 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 76 WB over UP RR & Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 76 WB over UP RR & 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 76 WB over UP RR & Franklin Canal carry?

About 8,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 76 WB over UP RR & Franklin Canal?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 76 WB over UP RR & Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.