US Bridges

FM 2220 over Mission Inlet Floodway

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of US83 · Structure no. 211090209401003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,788
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2220 over Mission Inlet Floodway is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 2220 over Mission Inlet Floodway in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 27,788 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,430 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2220
CrossesMission Inlet Floodway
Location1.2 MI S of US83
RouteState Highway 2220
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.178, -98.26786
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,788 (2019)
Projected traffic14,430 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 2220 over Mission Inlet Floodway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2220 over Mission Inlet Floodway 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 2220 over Mission Inlet Floodway carry?

About 27,788 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2220 over Mission Inlet Floodway?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2220 over Mission Inlet Floodway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.