US Bridges

Bordeaux DR over Mesa Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of FM 76 · Structure no. 240720B07940001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,225
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bordeaux DR over Mesa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Bordeaux DR over Mesa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,115 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBordeaux DR
CrossesMesa Drain
Location0.20 MI NE of FM 76
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69281, -106.30098
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,225 (2017)
Projected traffic10,115 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 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 Bordeaux DR over Mesa Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bordeaux DR over Mesa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bordeaux DR over Mesa Drain carry?

About 7,225 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bordeaux DR over Mesa Drain?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bordeaux DR over Mesa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.