US Bridges

S Veterans Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of Bus 83 · Structure no. 211090R01030001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,702
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Veterans Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Veterans Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,702 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,824 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Veterans Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.90 MI S of Bus 83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.16399, -98.17232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,702 (2024)
Projected traffic11,824 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Veterans Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Veterans Blvd over Drainage Ditch 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 S Veterans Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Veterans Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns S Veterans Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.