Mile 5-1/2 W RD over Main Floodwater Channel
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1925 · Structure no. 211090AA0351003
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile 5-1/2 W RD over Main Floodwater Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 5-1/2 W RD over Main Floodwater Channel in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2030. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Mile 5-1/2 W RD over Main Floodwater Channel built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mile 5-1/2 W RD over Main Floodwater Channel 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 Mile 5-1/2 W RD over Main Floodwater Channel carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mile 5-1/2 W RD over Main Floodwater Channel?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mile 5-1/2 W RD over Main Floodwater Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.