US Bridges

San Jose Ranch Rd. over Resaca De Los Fresnos

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 2.54 Mi. NE of I-69E · Structure no. 210310AA2264001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
385 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,466
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Jose Ranch Rd. over Resaca De Los Fresnos is a other other carrying San Jose Ranch Rd. over Resaca De Los Fresnos in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,466 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2036. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Jose Ranch Rd.
CrossesResaca De Los Fresnos
Location2.54 Mi. NE of I-69E
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15728, -97.61413
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,466 (2016)
Projected traffic6,250 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 San Jose Ranch Rd. over Resaca De Los Fresnos built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Jose Ranch Rd. over Resaca De Los Fresnos 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 San Jose Ranch Rd. over Resaca De Los Fresnos carry?

About 4,466 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is San Jose Ranch Rd. over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns San Jose Ranch Rd. over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.