US Bridges

Los Ebanos RD over Mission Inlet

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 1016 · Structure no. 211090M00872002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Ebanos RD over Mission Inlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Ebanos RD over Mission Inlet in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLos Ebanos RD
CrossesMission Inlet
Location1.00 MI W of FM 1016
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19152, -98.3461
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2009)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Los Ebanos RD over Mission Inlet built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Ebanos RD over Mission Inlet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Los Ebanos RD over Mission Inlet carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Los Ebanos RD over Mission Inlet?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Los Ebanos RD over Mission Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.