US Bridges

Holland Avenue over Edinburg Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 495 · Structure no. 211090M00355001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,087
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Avenue over Edinburg Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holland Avenue over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,087 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,311 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHolland Avenue
CrossesEdinburg Main Canal
Location0.2 MI N of FM 495
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23408, -98.33083
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,087 (2024)
Projected traffic16,311 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Holland Avenue over Edinburg Main Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland Avenue 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 Holland Avenue over Edinburg Main Canal carry?

About 9,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holland Avenue over Edinburg Main Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Avenue over Edinburg Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.