US Bridges

Love RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Charl Ann ST · Structure no. 240720B40320001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Love RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Love RD over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLove RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI W of Charl Ann ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83632, -106.58007
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Love RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Love RD over 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 Love RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Love RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Love RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.