US Bridges

Pinto Canyon RD over Arroyo Escondido

FairPosted for load

Presidio County, Texas · 15.35 MI SW of End FM2810 · Structure no. 241890AA0107001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinto Canyon RD over Arroyo Escondido is a steel arch - deck carrying Pinto Canyon RD over Arroyo Escondido in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesPinto Canyon RD
CrossesArroyo Escondido
Location15.35 MI SW of End FM2810
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00066, -104.61364
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2017)
Projected traffic11 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinto Canyon RD over Arroyo Escondido built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinto Canyon RD over Arroyo Escondido 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pinto Canyon RD over Arroyo Escondido carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pinto Canyon RD over Arroyo Escondido?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pinto Canyon RD over Arroyo Escondido?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.