US Bridges

Mesa Hills Dr. over Buena Vista Div Chan

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Cromo DR · Structure no. 240720B44110009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,287
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Hills Dr. over Buena Vista Div Chan is a prestressed concrete other carrying Mesa Hills Dr. over Buena Vista Div Chan 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 17,287 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,001 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMesa Hills Dr.
CrossesBuena Vista Div Chan
Location0.25 MI E of Cromo DR
RouteCity Street 44
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81692, -106.53505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,287 (2022)
Projected traffic29,001 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mesa Hills Dr. over Buena Vista Div Chan built?

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

What condition is Mesa Hills Dr. over Buena Vista Div Chan 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 Mesa Hills Dr. over Buena Vista Div Chan carry?

About 17,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Hills Dr. over Buena Vista Div Chan?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Hills Dr. over Buena Vista Div Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.