US Bridges

Pharr/Renosa Intl over Rio Grande River

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2MI S of US281/SPUR600 in · Structure no. 211090R00565001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
15,770 ft
194 main spans
Daily traffic
9,525
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pharr/Renosa Intl over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pharr/Renosa Intl over Rio Grande River in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,525 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2029. The structure is 15,770 ft (4,806.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesPharr/Renosa Intl
CrossesRio Grande River
Location2MI S of US281/SPUR600 in
StateTexas
Coordinates26.08602, -98.20194
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans194
Design loadHS 20
Structure length15,770 ft (4,806.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,525 (2019)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pharr/Renosa Intl over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pharr/Renosa Intl over Rio Grande River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pharr/Renosa Intl over Rio Grande River carry?

About 9,525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pharr/Renosa Intl over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 15,770 ft (4,806.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pharr/Renosa Intl over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.