US Bridges

FM 3461-EARLING RD over Pharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 211090180202005

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3461-EARLING RD over Pharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3461-EARLING RD over Pharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 36 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 19,782 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,230 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3461-EARLING RD
CrossesPharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr
Location1.50 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 3461
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.22991, -98.15337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,782 (2023)
Projected traffic25,230 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3461-EARLING RD over Pharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 3461-EARLING RD over Pharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr 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 3461-EARLING RD over Pharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr carry?

About 19,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 3461-EARLING RD over Pharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3461-EARLING RD over Pharr-S.Juan-Mcall. Latr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.