US Bridges

Mackinaw ST over Drainage Channel No 2

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Salem DR · Structure no. 240720B40840001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mackinaw ST over Drainage Channel No 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Mackinaw ST over Drainage Channel No 2 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,551 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMackinaw ST
CrossesDrainage Channel No 2
Location0.25 MI S of Salem DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91395, -106.41749
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2017)
Projected traffic2,551 by 2037
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 Mackinaw ST over Drainage Channel No 2 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mackinaw ST over Drainage Channel No 2 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 Mackinaw ST over Drainage Channel No 2 carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mackinaw ST over Drainage Channel No 2?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mackinaw ST over Drainage Channel No 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.