US Bridges

N Boone ST over Govt. Hills Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Pershing RD · Structure no. 240720B07920001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Boone ST over Govt. Hills Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Boone ST over Govt. Hills Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Boone ST
CrossesGovt. Hills Drain
Location0.20 MI S of Pershing RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79584, -106.44349
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2017)
Projected traffic599 by 2040
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 N Boone ST over Govt. Hills Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Boone ST 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 N Boone ST over Govt. Hills Drain carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Boone ST over Govt. Hills Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns N Boone ST over Govt. Hills Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.