US Bridges

CO RD 934 over Donna East Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of FM 1423 · Structure no. 211090AA0934001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
858
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 934 over Donna East Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 934 over Donna East Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 858 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 934
CrossesDonna East Main Canal
Location0.03 MI E of FM 1423
RouteCounty Highway 934
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19825, -98.08408
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 934 over Donna East Main Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 934 over Donna East Main Canal 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 CO RD 934 over Donna East Main Canal carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 934 over Donna East Main Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 934 over Donna East Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.