US Bridges

Stewart Road over Edinburg Main Canal

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 495 · Structure no. 211090M00765001

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Road over Edinburg Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stewart Road over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,417 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStewart Road
CrossesEdinburg Main Canal
Location0.2 MI N of FM 495
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.2297, -98.29901
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2024)
Projected traffic11,417 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Road over Edinburg Main Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

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

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Road over Edinburg Main Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Road over Edinburg Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.