US Bridges

Olmito North Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of JCT SH 100 · Structure no. 210310113802005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,298
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olmito North Road over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olmito North Road over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,298 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,491 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOlmito North Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI S of JCT SH 100
RouteState Highway 803
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.05746, -97.52727
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,298 (2022)
Projected traffic7,491 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Olmito North Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olmito North Road over Drainage Ditch 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 Olmito North Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Olmito North Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Olmito North Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.