Minnesota Ave over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadCameron County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of Norton DR · Structure no. 210310C01256001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,296
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minnesota Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minnesota Ave over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minnesota Ave over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minnesota Ave over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Minnesota Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,296 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Minnesota Ave over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Minnesota Ave over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.