US Bridges

Diana DR over Flood Control Channel

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 54 · Structure no. 240720B20080025

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diana DR over Flood Control Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Diana DR over Flood Control Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDiana DR
CrossesFlood Control Channel
Location0.20 MI E of US 54
RouteCity Street 41
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88285, -106.43709
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Diana DR over Flood Control Channel built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diana DR over Flood Control Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Diana DR over Flood Control Channel carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Diana DR over Flood Control Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Diana DR over Flood Control Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.