US Bridges

Browne Avenue over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Cameron County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 4 · Structure no. 210310AA0284001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browne Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Browne Avenue over Drainage Ditch in Cameron 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 6 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowne Avenue
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI N of SH 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.92223, -97.38968
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2024)
Projected traffic889 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browne Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Browne Avenue 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 Browne Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Browne Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Browne Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.