US Bridges

Sugar Cane Drive over Main Supply Canal

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · .3 MI W of MI 4-1/2 W RD · Structure no. 211090T00715001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,053
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Cane Drive over Main Supply Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugar Cane Drive over Main Supply Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,053 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSugar Cane Drive
CrossesMain Supply Canal
Location.3 MI W of MI 4-1/2 W RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18473, -97.98833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,053 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Cane Drive over Main Supply Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sugar Cane Drive over Main Supply Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Cane Drive over Main Supply Canal carry?

About 2,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Cane Drive over Main Supply Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Cane Drive over Main Supply Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.