Hueco Ave over Govt. Hills Drain
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Gateway South · Structure no. 240720B33600001
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 758
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hueco Ave over Govt. Hills Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hueco Ave over Govt. Hills Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hueco Ave over Govt. Hills Drain built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hueco Ave over Govt. Hills Drain 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 Hueco Ave over Govt. Hills Drain carry?
About 758 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hueco Ave over Govt. Hills Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Hueco Ave over Govt. Hills Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.