US Bridges

Rc Elam RD over Riverside Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA0207002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rc Elam RD over Riverside Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rc Elam RD over Riverside 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRc Elam RD
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location0.50 MI SW of SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4745, -106.13673
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic860 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rc Elam RD over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rc Elam RD over Riverside 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 Riverside Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rc Elam RD over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rc Elam RD over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.