US Bridges

Harvey Ave over Drainage Ditch

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Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.04 MI E of Bicentennial · Structure no. 211090LP8155009

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,203
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Harvey Ave over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,684 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.04 MI E of Bicentennial
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.22982, -98.23459
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,203 (2019)
Projected traffic8,684 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harvey Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Ave 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 Harvey Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,203 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harvey Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.