Mile 5 N RD over Drainage Ditch 37
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.1 Mile East of FM 88 · Structure no. 211090AA0707001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,765
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile 5 N RD over Drainage Ditch 37 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 5 N RD over Drainage Ditch 37 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,765 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,452 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N RD over Drainage Ditch 37 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mile 5 N RD over Drainage Ditch 37 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 Mile 5 N RD over Drainage Ditch 37 carry?
About 3,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mile 5 N RD over Drainage Ditch 37?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mile 5 N RD over Drainage Ditch 37?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.