US Bridges

FM 1110 over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.86 MI W of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720128101001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,325
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1110 over Franklin Canal is a concrete slab carrying FM 1110 over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1110
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.86 MI W of SH 20
RouteState Highway 1110
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58473, -106.24677
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,325 (2020)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1110 over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1110 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1110 over Franklin Canal carry?

About 7,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1110 over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1110 over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.