Pan American DR over Playa Drain
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720B50940001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,186
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pan American DR over Playa Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pan American DR over Playa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 84 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pan American DR over Playa Drain built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pan American 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pan American DR over Playa Drain carry?
About 1,186 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pan American DR over Playa Drain?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Pan American DR over Playa Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.