US Bridges

Val Verde St. over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B69580001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,190
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Verde St. over Franklin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Val Verde St. over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 9,190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,760 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVal Verde St.
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.10 MI S of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76855, -106.43278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,190 (2015)
Projected traffic14,760 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Val Verde St. over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Val Verde St. 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 Val Verde St. over Franklin Canal carry?

About 9,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Val Verde St. over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Val Verde St. over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.