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Iowa Gardens Road over Drainage Ditch

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Cameron County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Bu 77 · Structure no. 210310AA0882001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,346
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa Gardens Road over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Iowa Gardens Road over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,346 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIowa Gardens Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI SE of Bu 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.1132, -97.60463
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,346 (2024)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Iowa Gardens Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iowa Gardens Road over 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 Iowa Gardens Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Iowa Gardens Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa Gardens Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.