US Bridges

S Veterans Blvd over Main Floodway

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of IH 2 · Structure no. 211090R01030002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,446
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Veterans Blvd over Main Floodway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Veterans Blvd over Main Floodway in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 8,446 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,824 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Veterans Blvd
CrossesMain Floodway
Location3.6 MI S of IH 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15258, -98.17425
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,446 (2019)
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 Main Floodway built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Veterans Blvd over Main Floodway 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 Main Floodway carry?

About 8,446 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Veterans Blvd over Main Floodway?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S Veterans Blvd over Main Floodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.