US Bridges

Ridge Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of FM 907 · Structure no. 211090AA1018001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,653
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ridge Road over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,653 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,208 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI E of FM 907
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.1695, -98.10552
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,653 (2024)
Projected traffic1,208 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road 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 Ridge Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.