Mile 17-1/2 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 2061 · Structure no. 211090E00657001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,988
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile 17-1/2 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mile 17-1/2 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Mile 17-1/2 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mile 17-1/2 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch 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 Mile 17-1/2 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,988 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mile 17-1/2 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mile 17-1/2 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.