US Bridges

Hercules Ave. over Diana Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of Railroad DR · Structure no. 240720B32280001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,340
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hercules Ave. over Diana Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hercules Ave. over Diana Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHercules Ave.
CrossesDiana Ditch
Location0.65 MI N of Railroad DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8554, -106.42278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,340 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hercules Ave. over Diana Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hercules Ave. over Diana 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hercules Ave. over Diana Ditch carry?

About 4,340 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hercules Ave. over Diana Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Hercules Ave. over Diana Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.