US Bridges

California Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of JCT SH 100 · Structure no. 210310AA0930002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,739
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Road over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Road over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,739 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,019 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.4 MI S of JCT SH 100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.05508, -97.52286
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,739 (2024)
Projected traffic2,019 by 2042
Trucks6%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was California Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is California Road over Drainage Ditch 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 California Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is California Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns California Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.