Rc Elam RD over Tornillo Canal
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA0207001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rc Elam RD over Tornillo Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rc Elam RD over Tornillo Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rc Elam RD over Tornillo Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rc Elam 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 Rc Elam RD over Tornillo Canal carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rc Elam RD over Tornillo Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Rc Elam RD over Tornillo Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.