US Bridges

Wadsworth Ave over Drainage Channel No 1

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Van Horn ST · Structure no. 240720B69691001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadsworth Ave over Drainage Channel No 1 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Wadsworth Ave over Drainage Channel No 1 in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWadsworth Ave
CrossesDrainage Channel No 1
Location0.15 MI N of Van Horn ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9231, -106.41843
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2022)
Projected traffic851 by 2037
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wadsworth Ave over Drainage Channel No 1 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadsworth Ave over Drainage Channel No 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wadsworth Ave over Drainage Channel No 1 carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wadsworth Ave over Drainage Channel No 1?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wadsworth Ave over Drainage Channel No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.