US Bridges

Rosedale ST over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B57920001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosedale ST over Franklin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rosedale ST over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRosedale ST
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.05 MI NE of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.73172, -106.36379
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Rosedale ST over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosedale ST over Franklin Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rosedale ST over Franklin Canal carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rosedale ST over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rosedale ST over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.