US Bridges

Diana DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 54 · Structure no. 240720B20080026

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diana DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Diana DR over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2037. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDiana DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI E of US 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88222, -106.43456
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2037
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 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 Diana DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diana DR over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Diana DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Diana DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Diana DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.