Padilla DR over Playa Drain
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of Zaragosa RD · Structure no. 240720B50560001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,860
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Padilla DR over Playa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Padilla DR over Playa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Padilla DR over Playa Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Padilla DR over Playa Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Padilla DR over Playa Drain carry?
About 2,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Padilla DR over Playa Drain?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Padilla DR over Playa Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.