El Paso DR over Franklin Canal
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1505 · Structure no. 240720B23330001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,210
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Paso DR over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Paso DR over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,425 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Paso DR over Franklin Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Paso 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 El Paso DR over Franklin Canal carry?
About 3,210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is El Paso DR over Franklin Canal?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns El Paso DR over Franklin Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.