US Bridges

Estrella ST over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.16 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 240720B23926001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estrella ST over Franklin Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Estrella ST over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEstrella ST
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.16 MI N of US 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77079, -106.45703
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2020)
Projected traffic271 by 2040
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 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 Estrella ST over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Estrella ST over Franklin Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Estrella ST over Franklin Canal carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Estrella ST over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Estrella ST over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.