US Bridges

Cantu RD over Los Indios Drainway

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of US 281 · Structure no. 210310AA0804002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cantu RD over Los Indios Drainway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cantu RD over Los Indios Drainway 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 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,430 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCantu RD
CrossesLos Indios Drainway
Location0.95 MI S of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.03296, -97.73878
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2024)
Projected traffic6,430 by 2029
Trucks8%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cantu RD over Los Indios Drainway built?

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

What condition is Cantu RD over Los Indios Drainway 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 Cantu RD over Los Indios Drainway carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cantu RD over Los Indios Drainway?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Cantu RD over Los Indios Drainway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.