US Bridges

Taco Street over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo

GoodPosted for load

Cameron County, Texas · 0.07 MI E of Tesoro Ave · Structure no. 210310U00095001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taco Street over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo is a concrete slab carrying Taco Street 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 82 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 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaco Street
CrossesResaca Del Rancho Viejo
Location0.07 MI E of Tesoro Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.03406, -97.5629
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 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 width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Taco Street over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo built?

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

What condition is Taco Street over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo 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 Taco Street over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Taco Street 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 Taco Street over Resaca Del Rancho Viejo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.