Melbus Rd. over Tornillo Canal
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · .6 Mi. S. of SH20 · Structure no. 240720AA8884003
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 604
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melbus Rd. over Tornillo Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Melbus Rd. over Tornillo Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Melbus Rd. over Tornillo Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melbus Rd. over Tornillo 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 Melbus Rd. over Tornillo Canal carry?
About 604 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Melbus Rd. over Tornillo Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Melbus Rd. over Tornillo Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.