US Bridges

Resler DR over Thorn Canyon Arroyo

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of Mesa RD · Structure no. 240720B56290003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,790
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Resler DR over Thorn Canyon Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying Resler DR over Thorn Canyon Arroyo in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 29,790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesResler DR
CrossesThorn Canyon Arroyo
Location1.70 MI N of Mesa RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85738, -106.5579
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,790 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Resler DR over Thorn Canyon Arroyo built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Resler DR over Thorn Canyon Arroyo 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 Resler DR over Thorn Canyon Arroyo carry?

About 29,790 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Resler DR over Thorn Canyon Arroyo?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Resler DR over Thorn Canyon Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.