US Bridges

Davis DR over Franklin Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.31 MI NE of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B18800002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,909
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis DR over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Davis DR over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,909 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,780 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis DR
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.31 MI NE of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0B188
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7043, -106.33677
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,909 (2017)
Projected traffic6,780 by 2037
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 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 Davis DR over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis DR over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Davis DR over Franklin Canal carry?

About 4,909 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davis DR over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Davis DR over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.