US Bridges

Stenger Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of SH 345 · Structure no. 210310N00810001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,887
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stenger Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stenger Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos 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 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 7,887 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,420 by 2029. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStenger Street
CrossesResaca De Los Fresnos
Location0.30 MI NW of SH 345
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.13561, -97.63527
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,887 (2019)
Projected traffic9,420 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stenger Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos built?

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

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

About 7,887 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stenger Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Stenger Street over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.