US Bridges

Washington ST over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 240720B71560001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,251
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Washington ST over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,651 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.01 MI N of US 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76781, -106.44077
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,251 (2015)
Projected traffic2,651 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Washington ST over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington 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 Washington ST over Franklin Canal carry?

About 2,251 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Washington ST over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.