US Bridges

Hole in the Wall over Riverside Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 258 · Structure no. 240720AA0339001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hole in the Wall over Riverside Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hole in the Wall over Riverside Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHole in the Wall
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location0.95 MI S of FM 258
RouteCounty Highway 339
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54006, -106.23115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hole in the Wall over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hole in the Wall 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 Hole in the Wall over Riverside Canal carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hole in the Wall over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hole in the Wall over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.