US Bridges

Los Indios Intl Br over Rio Grande River

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 2 MI S of US281/FM509_INT · Structure no. 210310AA0804001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
503 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Indios Intl Br over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Indios Intl Br over Rio Grande River in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,430 by 2029. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesLos Indios Intl Br
CrossesRio Grande River
Location2 MI S of US281/FM509_INT
StateTexas
Coordinates26.02916, -97.73882
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2024)
Projected traffic6,430 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Indios Intl Br over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Indios Intl Br over Rio Grande River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Los Indios Intl Br over Rio Grande River carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Los Indios Intl Br over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Los Indios Intl Br over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.