FM 2061 over Mcallen Lateral Drain
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090193901005
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,582
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2061 over Mcallen Lateral Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2061 over Mcallen Lateral Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 47 years old, older 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 24,582 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,930 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2061 over Mcallen Lateral Drain built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is FM 2061 over Mcallen Lateral Drain 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 2061 over Mcallen Lateral Drain carry?
About 24,582 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 2061 over Mcallen Lateral Drain?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2061 over Mcallen Lateral Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.