US Bridges

SH 107 over N Floodway Pilot Channel

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 491 · Structure no. 211090034202001

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 107 over N Floodway Pilot Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 107 over N Floodway Pilot Channel in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,321 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,920 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 107
CrossesN Floodway Pilot Channel
Location0.85 MI E of FM 491
RouteState Highway 107
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.29458, -97.91453
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,321 (2024)
Projected traffic6,920 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 107 over N Floodway Pilot Channel built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 107 over N Floodway Pilot Channel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 107 over N Floodway Pilot Channel carry?

About 4,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 107 over N Floodway Pilot Channel?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 107 over N Floodway Pilot Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.