US Bridges

Zaragosa RD over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720B74640003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,890
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zaragosa RD over Franklin Canal is a concrete slab carrying Zaragosa RD over Franklin Canal 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 28,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,000 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesZaragosa RD
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.3 MI N of SH 20
RouteCity Street 35
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69624, -106.32745
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,890 (2010)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zaragosa RD over Franklin Canal built?

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

What condition is Zaragosa RD 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 Zaragosa RD over Franklin Canal carry?

About 28,890 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Zaragosa RD over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Zaragosa RD over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.