US Bridges

N Glenwood DR over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of El Paso DR · Structure no. 240720B28603001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Glenwood DR over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying N Glenwood DR over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Glenwood DR
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.01 MI S of El Paso DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77131, -106.42077
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2015)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Glenwood DR over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Glenwood DR 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 N Glenwood DR over Franklin Canal carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Glenwood DR over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Glenwood DR over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.