Mile 5 1/2 N RD over Weslaco Main Drain
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of MI 3 1/2 W RD · Structure no. 211090AA2095001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile 5 1/2 N RD over Weslaco Main Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 5 1/2 N RD over Weslaco Main Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mile 5 1/2 N RD over Weslaco Main Drain built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mile 5 1/2 N RD over Weslaco Main Drain 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 5 1/2 N RD over Weslaco Main Drain carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mile 5 1/2 N RD over Weslaco Main Drain?
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 Mile 5 1/2 N RD over Weslaco Main Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.