US Bridges

Knights DR over Playa Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Riverside DR · Structure no. 240720B37020001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,680
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knights DR over Playa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Knights DR over Playa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKnights DR
CrossesPlaya Drain
Location0.25 MI W of Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7224, -106.36735
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2010)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2030
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knights DR over Playa Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knights DR over Playa Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Knights DR over Playa Drain carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Knights DR over Playa Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Knights DR over Playa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.