US Bridges

Valdespino ST over Franklin Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · At Int Valdespino/Roseway · Structure no. 240720B69440001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valdespino ST over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valdespino ST over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValdespino ST
CrossesFranklin Canal
LocationAt Int Valdespino/Roseway
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7116, -106.34581
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2010)
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 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 Valdespino ST over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valdespino ST over Franklin Canal 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 Valdespino ST over Franklin Canal carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valdespino ST over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Valdespino ST over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.