US Bridges

Fernando East RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of FM 2925 · Structure no. 210310AA0390001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fernando East RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fernando East RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFernando East RD
CrossesSan Vicente Drain Ditch
Location0.45 MI E of FM 2925
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.26878, -97.51913
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2010)
Projected traffic280 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Fernando East RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fernando East 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 Fernando East RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Fernando East RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fernando East RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.