US Bridges

Rojas Drive over Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Loop 375 · Structure no. 240720B57660001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,160
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rojas Drive over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rojas Drive over Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 12,160 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,592 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRojas Drive
CrossesDitch
Location0.15 MI SE of Loop 375
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70363, -106.27898
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,160 (2019)
Projected traffic14,592 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rojas Drive over Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rojas Drive over 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 Rojas Drive over Ditch carry?

About 12,160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rojas Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rojas Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.