Rafael Septien LN over Franklin Canal
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 0.02 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B54980001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,708
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rafael Septien LN over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Rafael Septien LN over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 52 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 1,708 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,391 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rafael Septien LN over Franklin Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Rafael Septien LN 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Rafael Septien LN over Franklin Canal carry?
About 1,708 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rafael Septien LN over Franklin Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Rafael Septien LN over Franklin Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.