US Bridges

Elvin Way over Playa Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B23370001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,632
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elvin Way over Playa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Elvin Way over Playa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,632 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,301 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElvin Way
CrossesPlaya Drain
Location0.20 MI W of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70109, -106.34421
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,632 (2022)
Projected traffic5,301 by 2030
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elvin Way over Playa Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elvin Way over Playa Drain 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 Elvin Way over Playa Drain carry?

About 2,632 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elvin Way over Playa Drain?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Elvin Way over Playa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.