US Bridges

Bryan Road over Edinburg Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 495 · Structure no. 211090M00100001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,381
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan Road over Edinburg Main Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryan Road over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,381 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBryan Road
CrossesEdinburg Main Canal
Location0.25 MI N of FM 495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23078, -98.30689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,381 (2024)
Projected traffic7,280 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryan Road over Edinburg Main Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryan Road over Edinburg 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 Bryan Road over Edinburg Main Canal carry?

About 5,381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bryan Road over Edinburg Main Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bryan Road over Edinburg Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.