US Bridges

Engelman Gardens over N Main Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 1925 · Structure no. 211090AA0356001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Engelman Gardens over N Main Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Engelman Gardens over N Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 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).

Location

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CarriesEngelman Gardens
CrossesN Main Drainage Ditch
Location1.20 MI N of FM 1925
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.33609, -98.01632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2014)
Projected traffic210 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Engelman Gardens over N Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Engelman Gardens 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 Engelman Gardens over N Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Engelman Gardens 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 Engelman Gardens over N Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.