Lower Island Rd. over Old River Canal
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of FM 76 · Structure no. 240720AA8884002
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Island Rd. over Old River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Island Rd. over Old River Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2027. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Lower Island Rd. over Old River Canal built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Island Rd. over Old River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Island Rd. over Old River Canal carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower Island Rd. over Old River Canal?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Island Rd. over Old River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.