US Bridges

R.V. Drive over Ditch

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Rojas Drive · Structure no. 240720B58562001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

R.V. Drive over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying R.V. 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 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesR.V. Drive
CrossesDitch
Location0.05 MI SW of Rojas Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70222, -106.27873
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic271 (2020)
Projected traffic271 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 R.V. Drive over Ditch built?

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

What condition is R.V. Drive over Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does R.V. Drive over Ditch carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is R.V. Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns R.V. Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.