US Bridges

Ramada Drive over Ccid #1 Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of Esperanza RD · Structure no. 210310C03001001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramada Drive over Ccid #1 Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramada Drive over Ccid #1 Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamada Drive
CrossesCcid #1 Drainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI S of Esperanza RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.89104, -97.44885
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramada Drive over Ccid #1 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramada Drive over Ccid #1 Drainage Ditch 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 Ramada Drive over Ccid #1 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramada Drive over Ccid #1 Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramada Drive over Ccid #1 Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.