Padres DR SB over Playa Drain
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B50565014
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,719
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Padres DR SB over Playa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Padres DR SB over Playa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,719 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,130 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Padres DR SB over Playa Drain built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Padres DR SB 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 Padres DR SB over Playa Drain carry?
About 4,719 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Padres DR SB over Playa Drain?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Padres DR SB over Playa Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.