South Sugar Road over S Main Drainage Ditch
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Wisconsin RD · Structure no. 211090E00805001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,826
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Sugar Road over S Main Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Sugar Road over S Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 39 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 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 12,826 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,239 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Sugar Road over S Main Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is South Sugar Road over S 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 South Sugar Road over S Main Drainage Ditch carry?
About 12,826 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Sugar Road over S Main Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns South Sugar Road over S Main Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.