US Bridges

Breyfogle Road over Edinburg Main Canal

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Bus 83 · Structure no. 211090P00543001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breyfogle Road over Edinburg Main Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Breyfogle Road over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBreyfogle Road
CrossesEdinburg Main Canal
Location0.1 MI N of Bus 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.2214, -98.36023
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2024)
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 Breyfogle Road over Edinburg Main Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Breyfogle Road over Edinburg Main Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Breyfogle Road over Edinburg Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.