Pendell RD over Franklin Canal
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of El Paso DR · Structure no. 240720B52400001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pendell RD over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Pendell RD over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,751 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pendell RD over Franklin Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pendell RD over Franklin 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pendell RD over Franklin Canal carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pendell RD over Franklin Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pendell RD over Franklin Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.