US Bridges

FM 1425 over Willacy Main Canal

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 3.95 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090334304002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1425 over Willacy Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1425 over Willacy Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 1425
CrossesWillacy Main Canal
Location3.95 MI N of SH 107
RouteState Highway 1425
StateTexas
Coordinates26.31703, -97.86247
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2020)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1425 over Willacy Main Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1425 over Willacy Main Canal 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 1425 over Willacy Main Canal carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1425 over Willacy Main Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1425 over Willacy Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.