US Bridges

FM 76 over Mesa Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 2.6 MI NE of JCT SH 20 · Structure no. 240720067401009

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,841
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 76 over Mesa Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 76 over Mesa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 17,841 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,390 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 76
CrossesMesa Drain
Location2.6 MI NE of JCT SH 20
RouteState Highway 76
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74328, -106.36531
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,841 (2020)
Projected traffic27,390 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2005, making it 20 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 17,841 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 76 over Mesa Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns FM 76 over Mesa Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.