US Bridges

S Veterans Blvd over S Floodwater Channel

PoorPosted for load

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.22 MI S of FM 3072 · Structure no. 211090AA0657001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,813
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Veterans Blvd over S Floodwater Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Veterans Blvd over S Floodwater Channel in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,813 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,683 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Veterans Blvd
CrossesS Floodwater Channel
Location0.22 MI S of FM 3072
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.11761, -98.18033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,813 (2024)
Projected traffic5,683 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Veterans Blvd over S Floodwater Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Veterans Blvd over S Floodwater Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S Veterans Blvd over S Floodwater Channel carry?

About 3,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Veterans Blvd over S Floodwater Channel?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Veterans Blvd over S Floodwater Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.