US Bridges

Trenton RD over Mcallen Lateral Drain

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of SH 336 · Structure no. 211090K00745001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,937
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton RD over Mcallen Lateral Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying Trenton RD over Mcallen Lateral Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 27,937 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,024 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrenton RD
CrossesMcallen Lateral Drain
Location0.55 MI W of SH 336
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.26932, -98.22783
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,937 (2024)
Projected traffic38,024 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trenton RD over Mcallen Lateral Drain built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trenton RD over Mcallen Lateral Drain 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 Trenton RD over Mcallen Lateral Drain carry?

About 27,937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trenton RD over Mcallen Lateral Drain?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton RD over Mcallen Lateral Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.