US Bridges

Taylor RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 495 · Structure no. 211090M00800001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,340
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor RD over Drainage Ditch 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaylor RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.65 MI N of FM 495
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23206, -98.27411
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2019)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Taylor RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor RD over Drainage Ditch 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 Taylor RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Taylor RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.