US Bridges

Mile 15 North RD over Irrigation Canal

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.26 MI E of JCT FM 88 · Structure no. 211090AA0242001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,761
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 15 North RD over Irrigation Canal is a concrete slab carrying Mile 15 North RD over Irrigation Canal 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 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 1,761 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMile 15 North RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location1.26 MI E of JCT FM 88
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.27193, -97.97241
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,761 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 15 North RD over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 15 North RD over Irrigation 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mile 15 North RD over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 1,761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mile 15 North RD over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 15 North RD over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.