US Bridges

SH 336 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090062101008

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 336 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 336 over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 19,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,980 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 336
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.20 MI S of SH 107
RouteState Highway 336
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.27717, -98.21748
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,270 (2013)
Projected traffic26,980 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 336 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 336 over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 336 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 19,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 336 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SH 336 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.