US Bridges

Castellano Dr. over Drain

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 100 Ft. W. of Montecillo · Structure no. 240720LH9000001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castellano Dr. over Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castellano Dr. over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCastellano Dr.
CrossesDrain
Location100 Ft. W. of Montecillo
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80842, -106.51506
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Castellano Dr. over Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castellano Dr. over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Castellano Dr. over Drain carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Castellano Dr. over Drain?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Castellano Dr. over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.