Glasscock Road over Edinburg Main Canal
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.22 MI N of FM 495 · Structure no. 211090M00310001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,758
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glasscock Road over Edinburg Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glasscock Road over Edinburg 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 4,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 56 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glasscock Road over Edinburg Main Canal built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glasscock 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 Glasscock Road over Edinburg Main Canal carry?
About 4,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Glasscock Road over Edinburg Main Canal?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Glasscock Road over Edinburg Main Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.