Railroad DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch
FairEl Paso County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of Diana DR · Structure no. 240720B55000010
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,890
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 29,890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Railroad DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch 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 Railroad DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch carry?
About 29,890 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Railroad DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Railroad DR over Tobin Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.