Silverman RD over Tornillo Canal
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA0186002
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silverman RD over Tornillo Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silverman RD over Tornillo Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silverman RD over Tornillo Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silverman RD over Tornillo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Silverman RD over Tornillo Canal carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Silverman RD over Tornillo Canal?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Silverman RD over Tornillo Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.