US Bridges

Pan American DR over Riverside Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720B50940002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,341
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pan American DR over Riverside Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Pan American DR over Riverside Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,480 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPan American DR
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location1.50 MI S of Lp 375
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65557, -106.31897
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,341 (2020)
Projected traffic14,480 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pan American DR over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pan American DR over Riverside Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pan American DR over Riverside Canal carry?

About 10,341 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pan American DR over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pan American DR over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.