Shafer RD over Tornillo Canal
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA0197002
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shafer RD over Tornillo Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shafer 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shafer RD over Tornillo Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shafer 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 Shafer RD over Tornillo Canal carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shafer RD over Tornillo Canal?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Shafer RD over Tornillo Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.