US Bridges

Fiesta DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of Sunland Park · Structure no. 240720B25080001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiesta DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fiesta DR over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFiesta DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI NW of Sunland Park
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8297, -106.53314
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
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 Fiesta DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiesta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fiesta DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fiesta DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Fiesta DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.