FM 493 over Main Fldwy Pilot Channel
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of US 281 · Structure no. 211090086301146
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,711
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 493 over Main Fldwy Pilot Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 493 over Main Fldwy Pilot Channel in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 493 over Main Fldwy Pilot Channel built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 493 over Main Fldwy Pilot Channel 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FM 493 over Main Fldwy Pilot Channel carry?
About 3,711 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 493 over Main Fldwy Pilot Channel?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 493 over Main Fldwy Pilot Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.