US Bridges

Veterans Inter(nb) over Rio Grande River

Good

Cameron County, Texas · .02 M S of Toll Booth · Structure no. 210310C00302002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,095 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
7,084
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Inter(nb) over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Inter(nb) over Rio Grande River in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,084 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,250 by 2030. The structure is 4,095 ft (1,248.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Inter(nb)
CrossesRio Grande River
Location.02 M S of Toll Booth
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.88374, -97.47613
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,095 ft (1,248.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,084 (2024)
Projected traffic21,250 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Veterans Inter(nb) over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Inter(nb) over Rio Grande River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Inter(nb) over Rio Grande River carry?

About 7,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Inter(nb) over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 4,095 ft (1,248.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Inter(nb) over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.