US Bridges

Wilton Conners Way over Franklin Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · .1 Mi. SW of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720LZ4608001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilton Conners Way over Franklin Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilton Conners Way over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWilton Conners Way
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location.1 Mi. SW of SH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61843, -106.26202
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wilton Conners Way over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilton Conners Way 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 Wilton Conners Way over Franklin Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Wilton Conners Way over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wilton Conners Way over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.