FM 259 over Rio Grande River

Fair Condition73 years old7,981 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Location0.1 Mi W Of SH 20
CarriesFM 259
CrossesRio Grande River
Coordinates31.91521, -106.60207

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length330.1 ft (100.6 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Deck Area1066.4 sq m
Main Spans12
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,981 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number240720000105042

Nearby Bridges

SH 20 over Drain 0.1 mi Fair FM 259 over Canutillo Lateral 0.4 mi Good SH 20 over Drain 0.4 mi Fair Loop 375 (talbot) over Drain 1.0 mi Good Spur 16 over Drain 1.0 mi Fair IH 10 Ebfr over N Arroyo 1.1 mi Good IH 10 EB over Arroyo 41 Relief 1.2 mi Good IH 10 WB over Arroyo 41 Relief 1.2 mi Good IH 10 Wbfr/ramp Q over N Arroyo 1.2 mi Good Lp 375 EB over IH 10 1.2 mi Good