Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.22 MI E of Texas Avenue · Structure no. 211090L00140001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,832
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2029. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifth Street over Mercedes 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 2024.
How much traffic does Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal carry?
About 1,832 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.