US Bridges

Lakehurst RD over Thorn Canyon Arroyo

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Thorn · Structure no. 240720B37410001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakehurst RD over Thorn Canyon Arroyo is a prestressed concrete other carrying Lakehurst RD over Thorn Canyon Arroyo in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLakehurst RD
CrossesThorn Canyon Arroyo
Location0.40 MI E of Thorn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85283, -106.56242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2017)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lakehurst RD over Thorn Canyon Arroyo built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakehurst RD over Thorn Canyon Arroyo 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 Lakehurst RD over Thorn Canyon Arroyo carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakehurst RD over Thorn Canyon Arroyo?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lakehurst RD over Thorn Canyon Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.