US Bridges

East 30th Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain

GoodPosted for load

Cameron County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of FM 1419 · Structure no. 210310C01917001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,113
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 30th Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain is a concrete slab carrying East 30th Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,113 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,758 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast 30th Street
CrossesCcwid #1 North Drain
Location0.20 MI NE of FM 1419
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates25.90899, -97.46153
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic4,113 (2019)
Projected traffic5,758 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 East 30th Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 30th Street 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 30th Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain carry?

About 4,113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East 30th Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East 30th Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.