Inspiration Road over Edinburg Main Canal
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 495 · Structure no. 211090M00365001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,857
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inspiration Road over Edinburg Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Inspiration Road over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 47 years old, older 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 16,857 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,619 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Inspiration Road over Edinburg Main Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Inspiration Road over Edinburg Main Canal 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 Inspiration Road over Edinburg Main Canal carry?
About 16,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Inspiration Road over Edinburg Main Canal?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Inspiration Road over Edinburg Main Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.