US Bridges

Marydale Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 2.0 MI SW of US 77 Sbfr · Structure no. 210310AA0343001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marydale Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo is a prestressed concrete other carrying Marydale Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarydale Road
CrossesResaca Del Rancho Viejo
Location2.0 MI SW of US 77 Sbfr
RouteCounty Highway 343
StateTexas
Coordinates26.11587, -97.66692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Marydale Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marydale Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Marydale Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marydale Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Marydale Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.