US Bridges

Yarbrough DR over Mesa Drain

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of FM 76 · Structure no. 240720B74070004

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,298
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yarbrough DR over Mesa Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yarbrough DR over Mesa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,217 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYarbrough DR
CrossesMesa Drain
Location0.10 MI NE of FM 76
RouteCity Street 32
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72948, -106.34664
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,298 (2020)
Projected traffic31,217 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Yarbrough DR over Mesa Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Yarbrough DR over Mesa Drain 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 Yarbrough DR over Mesa Drain carry?

About 22,298 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Yarbrough DR over Mesa Drain?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Yarbrough DR over Mesa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.