US Bridges

Carmen Drive over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo

FairPosted for load

Cameron County, Texas · 0.04 MI S of Tesoro Ave · Structure no. 210310U00025001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,599
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmen Drive over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo is a concrete slab carrying Carmen Drive 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 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 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).

Location

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CarriesCarmen Drive
CrossesResaca Del Rancho Viejo
Location0.04 MI S of Tesoro Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.03784, -97.5567
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2024)
Projected traffic3,644 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmen Drive over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmen Drive 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 Carmen Drive over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carmen Drive over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen Drive over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.