US Bridges

Ridge Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.06 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 211090S00320001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,887
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,887 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesPharr-Mcallen Lateral
Location2.06 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.17609, -98.15288
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,887 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral carry?

About 6,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Pharr-Mcallen Lateral?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.