US Bridges

Dicker Road over Pharr-San Juan Main Can.

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.3 MI East of SH 115 · Structure no. 211090AA0660002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,582
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dicker Road over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dicker Road over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20,582 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,265 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDicker Road
CrossesPharr-San Juan Main Can.
Location0.3 MI East of SH 115
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.1285, -98.2336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,582 (2024)
Projected traffic11,265 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dicker Road over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dicker Road over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dicker Road over Pharr-San Juan Main Can. carry?

About 20,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Dicker Road over Pharr-San Juan Main Can.?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Dicker Road over Pharr-San Juan Main Can.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.