US Bridges

Padres Dr. NB over Playa Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B50565015

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padres Dr. NB over Playa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Padres Dr. NB 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 3,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,130 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).

Location

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CarriesPadres Dr. NB
CrossesPlaya Drain
Location0.15 MI SW of SH 20
RouteCity Street 37
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69306, -106.33689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2010)
Projected traffic6,130 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Padres Dr. NB over Playa Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Padres Dr. NB 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. NB over Playa Drain carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Padres Dr. NB 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 Padres Dr. NB over Playa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.