Austin Road over Chicago Drain
GoodCameron County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of FM 48 · Structure no. 210310C00021001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,402
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Road over Chicago Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Austin Road over Chicago Drain in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,758 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Road over Chicago Drain built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austin Road over Chicago Drain 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 Austin Road over Chicago Drain carry?
About 4,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Austin Road over Chicago Drain?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Road over Chicago Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.