US Bridges

Ebony Ave over Arroyo Morenos West

Fair

Starr County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 212140AA0128001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebony Ave over Arroyo Morenos West is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ebony Ave over Arroyo Morenos West in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 11 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEbony Ave
CrossesArroyo Morenos West
Location1.40 MI N of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.42052, -98.99263
Functional classRural 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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebony Ave over Arroyo Morenos West built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebony Ave over Arroyo Morenos West 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 Ebony Ave over Arroyo Morenos West carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ebony Ave over Arroyo Morenos West?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Ebony Ave over Arroyo Morenos West?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.