US Bridges

M.F. Aguilera Rd. over Fabens Waste/Tornillo Ca

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · .9 Mi. S. of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720AA7206003

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
825 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,095
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M.F. Aguilera Rd. over Fabens Waste/Tornillo Ca is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M.F. Aguilera Rd. over Fabens Waste/Tornillo Ca in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,501 by 2035. The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM.F. Aguilera Rd.
CrossesFabens Waste/Tornillo Ca
Location.9 Mi. S. of SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45447, -106.12006
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length825 ft (251.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,095 (2015)
Projected traffic8,501 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 M.F. Aguilera Rd. over Fabens Waste/Tornillo Ca built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is M.F. Aguilera Rd. over Fabens Waste/Tornillo Ca 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M.F. Aguilera Rd. over Fabens Waste/Tornillo Ca carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M.F. Aguilera Rd. over Fabens Waste/Tornillo Ca?

The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M.F. Aguilera Rd. over Fabens Waste/Tornillo Ca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.