US Bridges

Alberta Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 211090AA0903001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,894
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alberta Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alberta Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,894 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,893 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlberta Road
CrossesPharr-Mcallen Lateral
Location1.25 MI E of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.25144, -98.1497
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,894 (2024)
Projected traffic5,893 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 Alberta Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alberta Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral 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 Alberta Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral carry?

About 4,894 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alberta Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alberta Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.