Herring RD over Franklin Canal
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 0.70 MI NE of FM 258 · Structure no. 240720AA0314001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Herring RD over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Herring RD over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Herring RD over Franklin Canal built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Herring 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 Herring RD over Franklin Canal carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Herring RD over Franklin Canal?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Herring RD over Franklin Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.