US Bridges

Lazy Willow DR over Nemexas Drainage Ditch

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of Sunset DR · Structure no. 240720B38550001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,743
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lazy Willow DR over Nemexas Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Lazy Willow DR over Nemexas Drainage Ditch 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 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 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLazy Willow DR
CrossesNemexas Drainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI SE of Sunset DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82775, -106.58454
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2022)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2038
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 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 Lazy Willow DR over Nemexas Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Lazy Willow DR over Nemexas Drainage Ditch 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 Lazy Willow DR over Nemexas Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lazy Willow DR over Nemexas Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lazy Willow DR over Nemexas Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.