US Bridges

Mile 2 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of MI 12-1/2 RD · Structure no. 211090AA0825003

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,693
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 2 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 2 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 1,693 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 2 West Road
CrossesE Lateral Drainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI N of MI 12-1/2 RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23933, -97.94383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,693 (2024)
Projected traffic200 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 2 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mile 2 West Road over E Lateral 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mile 2 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,693 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mile 2 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 2 West Road over E Lateral Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.