US Bridges

FM 76 over Mesa Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of FM 659 · Structure no. 240720067401008

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,990
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 76 over Mesa Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 76 over Mesa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 22,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,130 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 76
CrossesMesa Drain
Location1.3 MI E of FM 659
RouteState Highway 76
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69055, -106.30314
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,990 (2020)
Projected traffic40,130 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 76 over Mesa Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 76 over Mesa Drain 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 FM 76 over Mesa Drain carry?

About 22,990 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 76 over Mesa Drain?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns FM 76 over Mesa Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.