US Bridges

Atlas Ave over Diana Ditch

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.39 MI N of Railroad DR · Structure no. 240720B04160001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
631
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlas Ave over Diana Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Atlas Ave over Diana Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 631 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,600 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlas Ave
CrossesDiana Ditch
Location0.39 MI N of Railroad DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85165, -106.42275
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2037
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlas Ave over Diana Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlas Ave over Diana Ditch 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 Atlas Ave over Diana Ditch carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Atlas Ave over Diana Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Atlas Ave over Diana Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.