US Bridges

FM 396 Sb/Bryan RD over UPRR & Old Military HWY

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 3.58 MI SE of US 83 · Structure no. 211090309702160

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 396 Sb/Bryan RD over UPRR & Old Military HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 396 Sb/Bryan RD over UPRR & Old Military HWY in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2033. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 396 Sb/Bryan RD
CrossesUPRR & Old Military HWY
Location3.58 MI SE of US 83
RouteState Highway 396
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15417, -98.31223
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 396 Sb/Bryan RD over UPRR & Old Military HWY built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 396 Sb/Bryan RD over UPRR & Old Military HWY 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 396 Sb/Bryan RD over UPRR & Old Military HWY carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 396 Sb/Bryan RD over UPRR & Old Military HWY?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 396 Sb/Bryan RD over UPRR & Old Military HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.