Nelson RD over S Benito Drainage Ditch
GoodCameron County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 510 · Structure no. 210310AA0830002
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 348
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson RD over S Benito Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nelson RD over S Benito Drainage Ditch 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nelson RD over S Benito Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson RD over S Benito Drainage Ditch 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 Nelson RD over S Benito Drainage Ditch carry?
About 348 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nelson RD over S Benito Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson RD over S Benito Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.