US Bridges

Copia Street over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 240720B16200001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copia Street over Franklin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Copia Street over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,660 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCopia Street
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.1 MI N of US 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77074, -106.45095
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2011)
Projected traffic16,660 by 2031
Trucks11%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copia Street over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copia Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Copia Street over Franklin Canal carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Copia Street over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Copia Street over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.