Central Avenue over Main Drain Ditch #1
GoodCameron County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 802 · Structure no. 210310C00239001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,889
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Main Drain Ditch #1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Central Avenue over Main Drain Ditch #1 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 4,889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,337 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Main Drain Ditch #1 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Avenue over Main Drain Ditch #1 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 Central Avenue over Main Drain Ditch #1 carry?
About 4,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Main Drain Ditch #1?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Main Drain Ditch #1?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.