US Bridges

Alabama ST NB over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Zion LN · Structure no. 240720B00680002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,810
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabama ST NB over Draw is a prestressed concrete other carrying Alabama ST NB over Draw in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 9,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,500 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlabama ST NB
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI S of Zion LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84486, -106.45402
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,810 (2017)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alabama ST NB over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabama ST NB over Draw 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 Alabama ST NB over Draw carry?

About 9,810 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Alabama ST NB over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Alabama ST NB over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.