US Bridges

W University Blvd over Fort Brown Resaca

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of Intl. Blvd · Structure no. 210310C00420001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,944
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W University Blvd over Fort Brown Resaca is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W University Blvd over Fort Brown Resaca in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,944 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,286 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW University Blvd
CrossesFort Brown Resaca
Location0.20 MI SE of Intl. Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates25.89744, -97.49425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,944 (2024)
Projected traffic7,286 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W University Blvd over Fort Brown Resaca built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W University Blvd over Fort Brown Resaca 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W University Blvd over Fort Brown Resaca carry?

About 5,944 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W University Blvd over Fort Brown Resaca?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns W University Blvd over Fort Brown Resaca?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.