US Bridges

Pasco Court over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B51630001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasco Court over Franklin Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pasco Court over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPasco Court
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.05 MI E of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76393, -106.40195
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2010)
Projected traffic285 by 2030
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 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 Pasco Court over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pasco Court over Franklin Canal 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 Pasco Court over Franklin Canal carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pasco Court over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pasco Court over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.