Scenic Way over Derby Lake Drain
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of Circle DR · Structure no. 211090M00703001
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scenic Way over Derby Lake Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scenic Way over Derby Lake Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Scenic Way over Derby Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scenic Way over Derby Lake Drain 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 Scenic Way over Derby Lake Drain carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Scenic Way over Derby Lake Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Scenic Way over Derby Lake Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.