US Bridges

Rio Grande DR over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of Shary RD · Structure no. 211090M04423001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Grande DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio Grande DR over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRio Grande DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.7 MI W of Shary RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18479, -98.30192
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rio Grande DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Grande DR 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 Rio Grande DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rio Grande DR 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Grande DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.