Balboa Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo
FairPosted for loadCameron County, Texas · 0.07 MI NW of Pizarro Ave · Structure no. 210310U00020001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balboa Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo is a concrete slab carrying Balboa Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balboa Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balboa Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo 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 Balboa Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Balboa Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Balboa Road over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.