US Bridges

Sunset RD over Nemexas Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of Doniphan DR · Structure no. 240720B65843001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,330
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset RD over Nemexas Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Sunset RD over Nemexas Drainage Ditch 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 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 1,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,410 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset RD
CrossesNemexas Drainage Ditch
Location1.4 MI W of Doniphan DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82943, -106.59801
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2018)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 Sunset RD over Nemexas Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Sunset RD over Nemexas 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 Sunset RD over Nemexas Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sunset RD over Nemexas Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset RD over Nemexas Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.