US Bridges

Abram Road over Edinburg Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Bu 83 · Structure no. 211090P00569001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abram Road over Edinburg Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying Abram Road over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,758 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAbram Road
CrossesEdinburg Main Canal
Location0.05 MI N of Bu 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.22504, -98.40081
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2022)
Projected traffic3,758 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abram Road over Edinburg Main Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Abram Road over Edinburg Main Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Abram Road over Edinburg Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.