US Bridges

Valley View Road over Donna Main Canal

FairPosted for load

Hidalgo County, Texas · 4.4 MI S of Bus 83 · Structure no. 211090AA0670002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Road over Donna Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying Valley View Road over Donna Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View Road
CrossesDonna Main Canal
Location4.4 MI S of Bus 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.11246, -98.0864
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Valley View Road over Donna Main Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View Road over Donna Main Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View Road over Donna Main Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley View Road over Donna Main Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Road over Donna Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.