FM 493 over Rio Grande River
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · Donna International Bridg · Structure no. 211090C00170001
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,000 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,340
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 493 over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 493 over Rio Grande River in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2030. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 493 over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 493 over Rio Grande River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 493 over Rio Grande River carry?
About 2,340 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 493 over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns FM 493 over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.