US Bridges

Paseo Del Este Blv over Rv Channel

Good

El Paso County, Texas · .16 MI SE of Joe Battle · Structure no. 240720LH8361001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Del Este Blv over Rv Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Paseo Del Este Blv over Rv Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaseo Del Este Blv
CrossesRv Channel
Location.16 MI SE of Joe Battle
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71035, -106.27249
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 Paseo Del Este Blv over Rv Channel built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paseo Del Este Blv over Rv Channel 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 Paseo Del Este Blv over Rv Channel carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Del Este Blv over Rv Channel?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Paseo Del Este Blv over Rv Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.