US Bridges

Clifton Avenue over Govt. Hills Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Houston ST · Structure no. 240720B14880001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Avenue over Govt. Hills Drain is a masonry culvert carrying Clifton Avenue over Govt. Hills Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Avenue
CrossesGovt. Hills Drain
Location0.01 MI W of Houston ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78569, -106.44507
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2020)
Projected traffic271 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 Clifton Avenue over Govt. Hills Drain built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Avenue 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 Clifton Avenue over Govt. Hills Drain carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Avenue over Govt. Hills Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Avenue over Govt. Hills Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.