US Bridges

Dilworth Road over Arroyo Colorado

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of Bus 83 · Structure no. 210310AA0676001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dilworth Road over Arroyo Colorado is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dilworth Road over Arroyo Colorado 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 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDilworth Road
CrossesArroyo Colorado
Location2.45 MI S of Bus 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14408, -97.75095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dilworth Road over Arroyo Colorado built?

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

What condition is Dilworth Road over Arroyo Colorado 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 Dilworth Road over Arroyo Colorado carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dilworth Road over Arroyo Colorado?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dilworth Road over Arroyo Colorado?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.