US Bridges

Escobar Dr. over Bluff Channel

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.18 Mi. E of FM 659 · Structure no. 240720B23735001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escobar Dr. over Bluff Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Escobar Dr. over Bluff Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEscobar Dr.
CrossesBluff Channel
Location1.18 Mi. E of FM 659
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70355, -106.29393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2017)
Projected traffic271 by 2040
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Escobar Dr. over Bluff Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escobar Dr. over Bluff 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 Escobar Dr. over Bluff Channel carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Escobar Dr. over Bluff Channel?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Escobar Dr. over Bluff Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.