US Bridges

Depot RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090E00183001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,389
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain 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 3,389 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,992 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDepot RD
CrossesHidalgo W Main Drain
Location0.20 MI N of SH 107
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.31389, -98.22547
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,389 (2024)
Projected traffic6,992 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Depot RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain built?

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

What condition is Depot RD over Hidalgo W 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 Depot RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain carry?

About 3,389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Depot RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Depot RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.