US Bridges

N Carolina DR over Mesa Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 76 · Structure no. 240720B11560001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Carolina DR over Mesa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying N Carolina DR over Mesa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Carolina DR
CrossesMesa Drain
Location0.10 MI E of FM 76
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74259, -106.36244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2010)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Carolina DR over Mesa Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Carolina 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N Carolina DR over Mesa Drain carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is N Carolina DR over Mesa Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N Carolina DR over Mesa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.