US Bridges

Chapin Road over N. Main Drainage Ditch

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 Ml E of FM 2061 · Structure no. 211090LH3636001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,046
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapin Road over N. Main Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chapin Road over N. Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapin Road
CrossesN. Main Drainage Ditch
Location0.25 Ml E of FM 2061
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.31959, -98.18778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,046 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Chapin Road over N. Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapin Road over N. Main Drainage Ditch 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 Chapin Road over N. Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chapin Road over N. Main Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Chapin Road over N. Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.