N 3rd Ave over N Main Drainage Ditch
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of FM 1925 · Structure no. 211090AA0295001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,064
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 3rd Ave over N Main Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 3rd Ave over N Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 3rd Ave over N Main Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 3rd Ave 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 N 3rd Ave over N Main Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,064 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N 3rd Ave over N Main Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N 3rd Ave over N Main Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.