US Bridges

Ramseyer DR over N Main Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 211090AA0186001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,488
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramseyer DR over N Main Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ramseyer DR over N Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamseyer DR
CrossesN Main Drainage Ditch
Location0.85 MI E of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.36359, -98.13166
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,488 (2019)
Projected traffic540 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ramseyer DR over N Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramseyer DR over N Main Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramseyer DR over N Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,488 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramseyer DR over N Main Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramseyer DR over N Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.