US Bridges

Bauer Road over LA Feria Main Canal

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of JCT FM 506 · Structure no. 210310AA0698002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bauer Road over LA Feria Main Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Bauer Road over LA Feria Main Canal in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBauer Road
CrossesLA Feria Main Canal
Location0.25 MI W of JCT FM 506
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.11269, -97.8275
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bauer Road over LA Feria Main Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bauer Road over LA Feria Main Canal 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 Bauer Road over LA Feria Main Canal carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bauer Road over LA Feria Main Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bauer Road over LA Feria Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.