Bliss Ave over Govt. Hills Drain
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Pershing DR · Structure no. 240720B07400001
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 403
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bliss Ave over Govt. Hills Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bliss Ave over Govt. Hills Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bliss Ave over Govt. Hills Drain built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bliss Ave over Govt. Hills Drain 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 Bliss Ave over Govt. Hills Drain carry?
About 403 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bliss Ave over Govt. Hills Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bliss Ave over Govt. Hills Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.