US Bridges

FM 76 over Riversidecanalextension

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.1 Mi. SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720067402091

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,683
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 76 over Riversidecanalextension is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 76 over Riversidecanalextension in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,683 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 76
CrossesRiversidecanalextension
Location0.1 Mi. SW of SH 20
RouteState Highway 76
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50205, -106.15984
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,683 (2020)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2036
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Riversidecanalextension built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 76 over Riversidecanalextension 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 76 over Riversidecanalextension carry?

About 2,683 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 76 over Riversidecanalextension?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 76 over Riversidecanalextension?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.