US Bridges

Place RD over Franklin Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.02 MI SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720F00145001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,180
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Place RD over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Place 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 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 1,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlace RD
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.02 MI SW of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64442, -106.28212
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 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

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 Place RD over Franklin Canal built?

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

What condition is Place RD over Franklin Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Place RD over Franklin Canal carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Place RD over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Place RD over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.