US Bridges

Pendale RD over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Roseway DR · Structure no. 240720B52360002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,890
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendale RD over Franklin Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pendale RD over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPendale RD
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.25 MI S of Roseway DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70102, -106.33275
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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,890 (2010)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pendale RD over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendale RD 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 Pendale RD over Franklin Canal carry?

About 5,890 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pendale RD over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pendale RD over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.