US Bridges

N Ascarate ST over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of El Paso DR · Structure no. 240720B03840001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ascarate ST over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying N Ascarate ST over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,351 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Ascarate ST
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.01 MI S of El Paso DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76851, -106.40898
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2015)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 N Ascarate ST over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Ascarate ST over Franklin Canal 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 N Ascarate ST over Franklin Canal carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Ascarate ST over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Ascarate ST over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.