US Bridges

Sprague RD over N Main Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 2061 · Structure no. 211090E00785001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,674
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague RD over N Main Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sprague 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,674 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,252 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSprague RD
CrossesN Main Drainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI E of FM 2061
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.29806, -98.1915
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,674 (2024)
Projected traffic8,252 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague RD over N Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague RD over N Main Drainage Ditch 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 Sprague RD over N Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sprague RD over N Main Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague RD over N Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.