US Bridges

Olmito North RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of Taubert RD · Structure no. 210310AA0391001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olmito North RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olmito North 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 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOlmito North RD
CrossesSan Vicente Drain Ditch
Location1.00 MI N of Taubert RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.29551, -97.49651
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 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 RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch built?

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

What condition is Olmito North RD over San Vicente Drain 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 RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Olmito North 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 Olmito North RD over San Vicente Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.