US Bridges

Railroad DR over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of Diana DR · Structure no. 240720B55000013

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad DR over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Railroad DR over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,000 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 MI SW of Diana DR
RouteCity Street 5
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83806, -106.42757
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2017)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Railroad DR over 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Railroad DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.