Rafael Garcia ST over Drainage Ditch
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 493 · Structure no. 211090AA0344002
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rafael Garcia ST over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Rafael Garcia ST over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rafael Garcia ST over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rafael Garcia ST over Drainage Ditch 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 Rafael Garcia ST over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rafael Garcia ST over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Rafael Garcia ST over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.