US Bridges

FM 907 over Main Floodway Pilot Ch

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.9 MI S of Bus 83 · Structure no. 211090158601007

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 907 over Main Floodway Pilot Ch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 907 over Main Floodway Pilot Ch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,309 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 907
CrossesMain Floodway Pilot Ch
Location2.9 MI S of Bus 83
RouteState Highway 907
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14138, -98.13043
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,309 (2024)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 907 over Main Floodway Pilot Ch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 907 over Main Floodway Pilot Ch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 907 over Main Floodway Pilot Ch carry?

About 6,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 907 over Main Floodway Pilot Ch?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 907 over Main Floodway Pilot Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.