US Bridges

Young John RD over Mesa Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of FM 76 · Structure no. 240720D00175001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young John RD over Mesa Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Young John RD over Mesa Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYoung John RD
CrossesMesa Drain
Location0.3 MI NE of FM 76
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61046, -106.22621
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Young John RD over Mesa Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young John RD 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 Young John RD over Mesa Drain carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Young John RD over Mesa Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Young John RD over Mesa Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.