US Bridges

Taubert RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of FM 2925 · Structure no. 210310AA0381001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taubert RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taubert RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaubert RD
CrossesSan Vicente Drain Ditch
Location0.90 MI E of FM 2925
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.28239, -97.50966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Taubert RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taubert RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch 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 Taubert RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Taubert RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Taubert RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.