Mile 8 N RD over Willacy Canal
GoodCameron County, Texas · .25 MI W of FM 2556 · Structure no. 210310AA0556001
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile 8 N RD over Willacy Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 8 N RD over Willacy Canal in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mile 8 N RD over Willacy Canal built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mile 8 N RD over Willacy Canal 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 Mile 8 N RD over Willacy Canal carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mile 8 N RD over Willacy Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mile 8 N RD over Willacy Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.