US Bridges

Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Riverbend · Structure no. 240720B69000001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,065
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,065 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTurnstone DR
CrossesMontoya Drainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI S of Riverbend
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82676, -106.58048
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,065 (2022)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch 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 Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Turnstone DR over Montoya Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.