US Bridges

Sherer RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 210310N00796001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,717
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherer RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sherer RD over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,717 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSherer RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI SW of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.10761, -97.61058
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,717 (2023)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2030
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sherer RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherer RD over Drainage Ditch 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 Sherer RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Sherer RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sherer RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.