US Bridges

Stenger ST over Ccwid #2 Drain Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Cameron County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of US 77 Bus · Structure no. 210310N00810003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stenger ST over Ccwid #2 Drain Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Stenger ST over Ccwid #2 Drain Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStenger ST
CrossesCcwid #2 Drain Ditch
Location0.1 MI SW of US 77 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14596, -97.6389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 Stenger ST over Ccwid #2 Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stenger ST over Ccwid #2 Drain Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Stenger ST over Ccwid #2 Drain Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stenger ST over Ccwid #2 Drain Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Stenger ST over Ccwid #2 Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.