Seventeenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of JCT FM 491 · Structure no. 211090L00435001
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 645
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seventeenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seventeenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 645 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,230 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seventeenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seventeenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal 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 Seventeenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal carry?
About 645 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Seventeenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Seventeenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.