US Bridges

S Bentsen Palm DR over Edinburg Main Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of IH 2 · Structure no. 211090P08876001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,451
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bentsen Palm DR over Edinburg Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Bentsen Palm DR over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Bentsen Palm DR
CrossesEdinburg Main Canal
Location0.60 MI S of IH 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.2255, -98.37217
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,451 (2024)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2031
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

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 S Bentsen Palm DR over Edinburg Main Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bentsen Palm DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S Bentsen Palm DR over Edinburg Main Canal carry?

About 5,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Bentsen Palm DR over Edinburg Main Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Bentsen Palm DR over Edinburg Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.