Whittier DR over Playa Drain
GoodEl Paso County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B72540001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,470
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittier DR over Playa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Whittier DR over Playa Drain 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 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whittier DR over Playa Drain built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whittier DR over Playa Drain 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 Whittier DR over Playa Drain carry?
About 1,470 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Whittier DR over Playa Drain?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Whittier DR over Playa Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.