US Bridges

Railroad DR over Diana Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI SW of Diana DR · Structure no. 240720B55000011

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad DR over Diana Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad DR over Diana Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 77 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad DR
CrossesDiana Drainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI SW of Diana DR
RouteCity Street 5
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84571, -106.42273
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2017)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Railroad DR over Diana Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Railroad DR over Diana 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 Diana Drainage Ditch carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Railroad DR over Diana Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad DR over Diana Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.