US Bridges

Tobin Place over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 240720B67800001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobin Place over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Tobin Place over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTobin Place
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.01 MI N of US 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76796, -106.43919
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
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 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 Tobin Place over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tobin Place over Franklin Canal 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 Tobin Place over Franklin Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Tobin Place over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Tobin Place over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.