US Bridges

Sparrow DR over Playa Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of George Orr · Structure no. 240720B63800001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
566
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparrow DR over Playa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Sparrow DR over Playa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSparrow DR
CrossesPlaya Drain
Location0.05 MI NW of George Orr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75068, -106.39601
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 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 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 Sparrow DR over Playa Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparrow DR over Playa Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sparrow DR over Playa Drain carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sparrow DR over Playa Drain?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sparrow DR over Playa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.