US Bridges

Shadow Mtn. DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of Mesa · Structure no. 240720B61810004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,230
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadow Mtn. DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Shadow Mtn. DR over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 22,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShadow Mtn. DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 MI N of Mesa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83646, -106.52574
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,230 (2018)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shadow Mtn. DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadow Mtn. DR over Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shadow Mtn. DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 22,230 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Shadow Mtn. DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Shadow Mtn. DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.