US Bridges

FM 2557 over Main Floodway Pilot Chan

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of Bus 83 · Structure no. 211090142901026

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,036
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2557 over Main Floodway Pilot Chan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2557 over Main Floodway Pilot Chan in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,036 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2557
CrossesMain Floodway Pilot Chan
Location2.5 MI S of Bus 83
RouteState Highway 2557
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15301, -98.15287
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,036 (2024)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 2557 over Main Floodway Pilot Chan built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2557 over Main Floodway Pilot Chan 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 FM 2557 over Main Floodway Pilot Chan carry?

About 8,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2557 over Main Floodway Pilot Chan?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2557 over Main Floodway Pilot Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.