US Bridges

Kenworthy ST over Drainage Channel No 1

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of US 54 · Structure no. 240720B36240001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,629
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenworthy ST over Drainage Channel No 1 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Kenworthy ST over Drainage Channel No 1 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 7,629 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKenworthy ST
CrossesDrainage Channel No 1
Location0.30 MI SE of US 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91937, -106.43588
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,629 (2022)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenworthy ST over Drainage Channel No 1 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenworthy ST over Drainage Channel No 1 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 Kenworthy ST over Drainage Channel No 1 carry?

About 7,629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kenworthy ST over Drainage Channel No 1?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Kenworthy ST over Drainage Channel No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.