US Bridges

N I RD (vet Blvd) over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of FM 495 · Structure no. 211090R00596001

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,796
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N I RD (vet Blvd) over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N I RD (vet Blvd) over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 36 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 15,796 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,114 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN I RD (vet Blvd)
CrossesPharr-Mcallen Lateral
Location0.75 MI N of FM 495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.22003, -98.16289
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,796 (2019)
Projected traffic22,114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 N I RD (vet Blvd) over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is N I RD (vet Blvd) over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N I RD (vet Blvd) over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral carry?

About 15,796 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N I RD (vet Blvd) over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns N I RD (vet Blvd) over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.