US Bridges

Zaragosa Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of Combes ST · Structure no. 210310N00505001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zaragosa Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos is a concrete continuous slab carrying Zaragosa Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2029. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesZaragosa Street
CrossesResaca De Los Fresnos
Location0.5 MI SE of Combes ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.13189, -97.63609
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2024)
Projected traffic1,240 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 Zaragosa Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zaragosa Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos 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 Zaragosa Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Zaragosa Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Zaragosa Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.