US Bridges

Rushing RD over Drainage Channel No 1

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Salem DR · Structure no. 240720B58360001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,915
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushing RD over Drainage Channel No 1 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Rushing RD over Drainage Channel No 1 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 4,915 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRushing RD
CrossesDrainage Channel No 1
Location0.20 MI N of Salem DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92311, -106.42213
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,915 (2022)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Rushing RD over Drainage Channel No 1 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rushing RD over Drainage Channel No 1 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 Rushing RD over Drainage Channel No 1 carry?

About 4,915 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rushing RD over Drainage Channel No 1?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Rushing RD over Drainage Channel No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.