US Bridges

Dororeo St. over Diversion Canal

Good

Starr County, Texas · 1.50 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 212140224501005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dororeo St. over Diversion Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Dororeo St. over Diversion Canal in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDororeo St.
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location1.50 MI N of US 83
RouteState Highway 2360
StateTexas
Coordinates26.32063, -98.63789
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2007)
Projected traffic310 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Dororeo St. over Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dororeo St. over Diversion Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dororeo St. over Diversion Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dororeo St. over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dororeo St. over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.