US Bridges

Joe Herrera DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.33 MI E of Diana DR · Structure no. 240720B35040001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Herrera DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Joe Herrera DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Herrera DR
CrossesTobin Drainage Ditch
Location0.33 MI E of Diana DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87409, -106.41735
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 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2037
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 Joe Herrera DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Joe Herrera DR over Tobin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Joe Herrera DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joe Herrera DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Herrera DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.