US Bridges

Rooth RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090K00750001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
911
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rooth RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rooth RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 911 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,366 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRooth RD
CrossesHidalgo W Main Drain
Location0.3 MI N of SH 107
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.31612, -98.23395
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic911 (2019)
Projected traffic1,366 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 Rooth RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rooth RD over Hidalgo W Main 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 Rooth RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain carry?

About 911 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rooth RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Rooth RD over Hidalgo W Main Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.