US Bridges

Cesar Chavez RD over S Main Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Wisconsin RD · Structure no. 211090AA0887002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,154
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cesar Chavez RD over S Main Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cesar Chavez RD over S Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,389 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCesar Chavez RD
CrossesS Main Drainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI N of Wisconsin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.26591, -98.12144
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,154 (2024)
Projected traffic3,389 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Cesar Chavez RD over S Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cesar Chavez RD over S Main 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 Cesar Chavez RD over S Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cesar Chavez RD over S Main Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cesar Chavez RD over S Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.