US Bridges

N I RD over Hidalgo S Main Drain

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Wisconsin · Structure no. 211090E00365001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N I RD over Hidalgo S Main Drain is a concrete culvert carrying N I RD over Hidalgo S Main Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,064 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN I RD
CrossesHidalgo S Main Drain
Location0.25 MI N of Wisconsin
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.27045, -98.15432
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2024)
Projected traffic18,064 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 N I RD over Hidalgo S Main Drain built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N I RD over Hidalgo S Main Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N I RD over Hidalgo S Main Drain carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N I RD over Hidalgo S Main Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns N I RD over Hidalgo S Main Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.