US Bridges

Mile 2 West over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 1925 · Structure no. 211090AA0825001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 2 West over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Mile 2 West over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 2 West
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI S of FM 1925
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.31048, -97.94515
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks16%
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 2 West over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 2 West over Drainage Ditch 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 2 West over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mile 2 West over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 2 West over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.