Frontera RD over Drainage Ditch
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Doniphan DR · Structure no. 240720B26880001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,183
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontera RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Frontera RD over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,183 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,856 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Frontera RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontera RD 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 Frontera RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 4,183 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Frontera RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Frontera RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.