US Bridges

FM 2061 over Mission Fldwy Pilot Chan

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 211090193902002

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2061 over Mission Fldwy Pilot Chan is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2061 over Mission Fldwy Pilot Chan in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 years old, older 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 22,839 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,840 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2061
CrossesMission Fldwy Pilot Chan
Location2.85 MI S of US 83
RouteState Highway 2061
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15631, -98.21125
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,839 (2024)
Projected traffic31,840 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2061 over Mission Fldwy Pilot Chan built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 2061 over Mission Fldwy Pilot Chan 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 Mission Fldwy Pilot Chan carry?

About 22,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2061 over Mission Fldwy Pilot Chan?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2061 over Mission Fldwy Pilot Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.