US Bridges

SH 345 over Resaca De Los Fresnos

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.45 MI NE of Bus 77 · Structure no. 210310063001344

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 345 over Resaca De Los Fresnos is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 345 over Resaca De Los Fresnos in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,938 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 345
CrossesResaca De Los Fresnos
Location0.45 MI NE of Bus 77
RouteState Highway 345
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14368, -97.62127
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,938 (2024)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 345 over Resaca De Los Fresnos built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 345 over Resaca De Los Fresnos 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 345 over Resaca De Los Fresnos carry?

About 6,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 345 over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 345 over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.