US Bridges

North 2nd ST over Mcallen Lateral Drain

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Wisconsin RD · Structure no. 211090K00443001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,586
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 2nd ST over Mcallen Lateral Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North 2nd ST over Mcallen Lateral Drain 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 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,187 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth 2nd ST
CrossesMcallen Lateral Drain
Location0.20 MI N of Wisconsin RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.27739, -98.20847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,586 (2024)
Projected traffic4,187 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 2nd ST over Mcallen Lateral Drain built?

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

What condition is North 2nd ST over Mcallen Lateral 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 North 2nd ST over Mcallen Lateral Drain carry?

About 2,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North 2nd ST over Mcallen Lateral Drain?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North 2nd ST over Mcallen Lateral Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.