US Bridges

Mile 1 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of MI 12-1/2 RD · Structure no. 211090AA0824002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 1 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 1 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMile 1 West Road
CrossesE Lateral Drainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI N of MI 12-1/2 RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23956, -97.92774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mile 1 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 1 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mile 1 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mile 1 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 1 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.