Cuadrilla RD over Franklin Canal
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA0256001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cuadrilla RD over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Cuadrilla RD over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cuadrilla RD over Franklin Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cuadrilla RD over Franklin 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 Cuadrilla RD over Franklin Canal carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cuadrilla RD over Franklin Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Cuadrilla RD over Franklin Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.