US Bridges

Mile 5 N RD over Edinburg Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 2220 · Structure no. 211090K00011001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,135
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 5 N RD over Edinburg Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying Mile 5 N RD over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 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 10,135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,290 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 5 N RD
CrossesEdinburg Main Canal
Location0.25 MI W of FM 2220
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.27886, -98.25402
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,135 (2019)
Projected traffic15,290 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 5 N RD over Edinburg Main Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Mile 5 N RD over Edinburg Main Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mile 5 N RD over Edinburg Main Canal carry?

About 10,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mile 5 N RD over Edinburg Main Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 5 N RD over Edinburg Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.