US Bridges

FM 2061 over W Main I Drain

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090193901008

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,794
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2061 over W Main I Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2061 over W Main I Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 35 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 14,794 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,680 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2061
CrossesW Main I Drain
Location0.7 MI N of SH 107
RouteState Highway 2061
StateTexas
Coordinates26.31626, -98.19243
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,794 (2020)
Projected traffic33,680 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2061 over W Main I Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 2061 over W Main I Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2061 over W Main I Drain carry?

About 14,794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2061 over W Main I Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2061 over W Main I Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.