US Bridges

Le Baron RD over Mesa Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of FM 76 · Structure no. 240720B38700001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,791
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Le Baron RD over Mesa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Le Baron RD over Mesa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLe Baron RD
CrossesMesa Drain
Location0.30 MI NE of FM 76
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69959, -106.30751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2017)
Projected traffic2,507 by 2040
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 Le Baron RD over Mesa Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Le Baron RD over Mesa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Le Baron RD over Mesa Drain carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Le Baron RD over Mesa Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Le Baron RD over Mesa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.