US Bridges

Dixieland RD over Arroyo Colorado

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.46 MI W of Rangerville · Structure no. 210310E00335001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,528
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixieland RD over Arroyo Colorado is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixieland RD over Arroyo Colorado in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2030. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDixieland RD
CrossesArroyo Colorado
Location0.46 MI W of Rangerville
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15812, -97.71551
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,528 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dixieland RD over Arroyo Colorado built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixieland RD over Arroyo Colorado 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 Dixieland RD over Arroyo Colorado carry?

About 3,528 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dixieland RD over Arroyo Colorado?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Dixieland RD over Arroyo Colorado?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.