US Bridges

Turner ST over Resaca De Los Fresnos

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.01 MI SE of Ratliff ST · Structure no. 210310N00830001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner ST over Resaca De Los Fresnos is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner ST over Resaca De Los Fresnos in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurner ST
CrossesResaca De Los Fresnos
Location0.01 MI SE of Ratliff ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.13162, -97.65578
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 Turner ST over Resaca De Los Fresnos built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner ST over Resaca De Los Fresnos 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 Turner ST over Resaca De Los Fresnos carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner ST over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Turner ST over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.