US Bridges

Passmore RD over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.02 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720F00140001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,490
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passmore RD over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Passmore RD over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,320 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPassmore RD
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.02 MI SW of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62635, -106.26655
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2010)
Projected traffic5,320 by 2030
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Passmore RD over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Passmore 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Passmore RD over Franklin Canal carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Passmore RD over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Passmore RD over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.