Mile 1 West Road over Main Supply Canal
PoorPosted for loadHidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Mile 10 N RD · Structure no. 211090AA0824001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile 1 West Road over Main Supply Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 1 West Road over Main Supply Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mile 1 West Road over Main Supply Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mile 1 West Road over Main Supply Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mile 1 West Road over Main Supply Canal carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mile 1 West Road over Main Supply Canal?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mile 1 West Road over Main Supply Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.