US Bridges

Bel Mar Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of Fiesta DR · Structure no. 240720B06180001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bel Mar Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bel Mar Ave over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBel Mar Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI SE of Fiesta DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82634, -106.54147
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Bel Mar Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bel Mar Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 Bel Mar Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bel Mar Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Bel Mar Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.