US Bridges

East Ave over Ccwid #1 North Drain

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Impala ST · Structure no. 210310C00402001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,694
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave over Ccwid #1 North Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Ave over Ccwid #1 North Drain in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,694 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,518 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Ave
CrossesCcwid #1 North Drain
Location0.02 MI W of Impala ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates25.8977, -97.46685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,694 (2019)
Projected traffic27,518 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Ave over Ccwid #1 North Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ave over Ccwid #1 North 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 East Ave over Ccwid #1 North Drain carry?

About 19,694 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Ave over Ccwid #1 North Drain?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns East Ave over Ccwid #1 North Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.