US Bridges

LA Vista Avenue over Drainage Ditch

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Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of Bicentennial · Structure no. 211090LP8155001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,868
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Vista Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA Vista Avenue over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,868 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Vista Avenue
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.03 MI E of Bicentennial
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.22624, -98.23521
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,868 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 LA Vista Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Vista Avenue over 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 LA Vista Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,868 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is LA Vista Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns LA Vista Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.