Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Garza Ave · Structure no. 211090L00470001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,898
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 48 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 | 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 Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tenth 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 Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal carry?
About 1,898 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.