Mile 17-1/2 N RD over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadHidalgo County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of FM 491 · Structure no. 211090AA0229001
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile 17-1/2 N RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Mile 17-1/2 N RD over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mile 17-1/2 N RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mile 17-1/2 N RD over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mile 17-1/2 N RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mile 17-1/2 N RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mile 17-1/2 N RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.