US Bridges

Trowbridge DR over Govt. Hills Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Pershing DR · Structure no. 240720B68640004

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,743
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trowbridge DR over Govt. Hills Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Trowbridge DR over Govt. Hills 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 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 6,743 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,440 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrowbridge DR
CrossesGovt. Hills Drain
Location0.10 MI E of Pershing DR
RouteCity Street 48
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78875, -106.44645
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,743 (2017)
Projected traffic9,440 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 Trowbridge DR over Govt. Hills Drain built?

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

What condition is Trowbridge DR over Govt. Hills Drain 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 Trowbridge DR over Govt. Hills Drain carry?

About 6,743 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Trowbridge DR over Govt. Hills Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Trowbridge DR over Govt. Hills Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.