US Bridges

Robindale Road over Main Drain Ditch #1

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 802 · Structure no. 210310C01722001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,224
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robindale Road over Main Drain Ditch #1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robindale Road over Main Drain Ditch #1 in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 5,224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,689 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRobindale Road
CrossesMain Drain Ditch #1
Location0.4 MI N of FM 802
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates25.95475, -97.45515
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 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,224 (2024)
Projected traffic6,689 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Robindale Road over Main Drain Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robindale Road over Main Drain Ditch #1 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 Robindale Road over Main Drain Ditch #1 carry?

About 5,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Robindale Road over Main Drain Ditch #1?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Robindale Road over Main Drain Ditch #1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.