US Bridges

Tulipan Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of JCT FM 1419 · Structure no. 210310C01925001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,745
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulipan Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tulipan Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,745 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,295 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTulipan Street
CrossesCcwid #1 North Drain
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT FM 1419
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates25.89782, -97.45731
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,745 (2024)
Projected traffic10,295 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 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 Tulipan Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulipan Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain 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 Tulipan Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain carry?

About 6,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tulipan Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Tulipan Street over Ccwid #1 North Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.