US Bridges

Cashew DR over Warnock Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Zaragosa RD · Structure no. 240720B11777001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,513
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cashew DR over Warnock Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Cashew DR over Warnock Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,513 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,518 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCashew DR
CrossesWarnock Drain
Location0.25 MI E of Zaragosa RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70685, -106.31054
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,513 (2017)
Projected traffic3,518 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 Cashew DR over Warnock Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cashew DR over Warnock 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 Cashew DR over Warnock Drain carry?

About 2,513 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cashew DR over Warnock Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cashew DR over Warnock Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.