US Bridges

N Carolina Drive over UPRR & Franklin Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · Intersection SH20 · Structure no. 240720B11560003

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
656 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Carolina Drive over UPRR & Franklin Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Carolina Drive over UPRR & Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Carolina Drive
CrossesUPRR & Franklin Canal
LocationIntersection SH20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74177, -106.37509
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length656 ft (199.9 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 N Carolina Drive over UPRR & Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Carolina Drive over UPRR & Franklin Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N Carolina Drive over UPRR & Franklin Canal carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is N Carolina Drive over UPRR & Franklin Canal?

The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns N Carolina Drive over UPRR & Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.