US Bridges

Owens Road over Resaca De LA Guerra

FairPosted for load

Cameron County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of SH 4 · Structure no. 210310C01410001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,953
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Road over Resaca De LA Guerra is a concrete slab carrying Owens Road over Resaca De LA Guerra in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,953 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Road
CrossesResaca De LA Guerra
Location0.10 MI S of SH 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.91743, -97.46063
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,953 (2019)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens Road over Resaca De LA Guerra built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Road over Resaca De LA Guerra 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 Owens Road over Resaca De LA Guerra carry?

About 4,953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Owens Road over Resaca De LA Guerra?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Road over Resaca De LA Guerra?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.