US Bridges

Henderson RD over Tornillo Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA0195001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson RD over Tornillo Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Henderson 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHenderson RD
CrossesTornillo Canal
Location0.60 MI SW of SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44065, -106.09747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Henderson RD over Tornillo Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson RD over Tornillo Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson RD over Tornillo Canal carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Henderson RD over Tornillo Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson RD over Tornillo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.