US Bridges

Collingsworth ST over Franklin Canal

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of El Paso DR · Structure no. 240720B15360001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collingsworth ST over Franklin Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collingsworth ST over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollingsworth ST
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.01 MI S of El Paso DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76997, -106.417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2015)
Projected traffic841 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Collingsworth ST over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collingsworth ST over Franklin Canal 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 Collingsworth ST over Franklin Canal carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collingsworth ST over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Collingsworth ST over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.