Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch
PoorEl Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Hondo Pass · Structure no. 240720B02360001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,010
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,851 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,010 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Alps DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.