US Bridges

Los Tomates Inter. over Rio Grande River

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · .02 MI S of Tollbooth · Structure no. 210310C00302001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,024 ft
43 main spans
Daily traffic
14,168
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Tomates Inter. over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Tomates Inter. over Rio Grande River in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,250 by 2029. The structure is 4,024 ft (1,226.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Tomates Inter.
CrossesRio Grande River
Location.02 MI S of Tollbooth
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.88609, -97.47643
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans43
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,024 ft (1,226.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,168 (2024)
Projected traffic21,250 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

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 Los Tomates Inter. over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Tomates Inter. over Rio Grande River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Los Tomates Inter. over Rio Grande River carry?

About 14,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Los Tomates Inter. over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 4,024 ft (1,226.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Los Tomates Inter. over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.