US Bridges

Palm Boulevard over Ccdd No. 5

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 210310E00985001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,488
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Boulevard over Ccdd No. 5 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palm Boulevard over Ccdd No. 5 in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,488 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalm Boulevard
CrossesCcdd No. 5
Location0.7 MI S of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.17648, -97.74259
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,488 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2029
Trucks2%
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 Palm Boulevard over Ccdd No. 5 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Boulevard over Ccdd No. 5 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 Palm Boulevard over Ccdd No. 5 carry?

About 3,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palm Boulevard over Ccdd No. 5?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Boulevard over Ccdd No. 5?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.