Mile 5 North RD over Weslaco Main Drain
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 1015 · Structure no. 211090AA0707002
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,844
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile 5 North RD over Weslaco Main Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 5 North RD over Weslaco Main Drain 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 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 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North RD over Weslaco Main Drain built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mile 5 North RD over Weslaco Main Drain 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 Mile 5 North RD over Weslaco Main Drain carry?
About 1,844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mile 5 North RD over Weslaco Main Drain?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mile 5 North RD over Weslaco Main Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.