US Bridges

FM 495 over Edinburg Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090086501001

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,957
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 495 over Edinburg Main Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 495 over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 11,957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 495
CrossesEdinburg Main Canal
Location1.6 MI W of SH 107
RouteState Highway 495
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23329, -98.34983
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,957 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM 495 over Edinburg Main Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FM 495 over Edinburg Main Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 495 over Edinburg Main Canal carry?

About 11,957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 495 over Edinburg Main Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FM 495 over Edinburg Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.